Israel’s Cabinet will approve the release of Palestinian prisoners before the IDF pulls back to an agreed line. A 72-hour countdown will begin for Hamas to free all hostages. Trump expected to arrive Sunday.

Military braces for potential rocket fire and attempted assaults as truce nears; troop withdrawal to agreed line expected within 24 hours of Cabinet approval; army chief orders forces to stay vigilant, warns Gaza civilians to avoid combat zones

PM calls off planned 3-day Sukkot vacation in Ramon Crater amid signs of progress in US-backed ceasefire talks with Hamas in Egypt; PM’s office confirms trip had been considered but was taken off the table

The U.S. president spoke with the prime minister following Israel and Hamas’ agreement on the first stage of his plan. As Ynet revealed Wednesday, Trump will arrive in Israel after the deal’s signing, accepting Netanyahu’s invitation to speak before the Knesset. “They congratulated each other on a historic achievement,” an Israeli official said.

Arabic media publish unprecedented images from Sharm el-Sheikh talks, including Qatari PM shaking hands with Israeli general; moments later, Trump breaks news of deal on Truth Social, pledging imminent hostage release and Israeli pullback

Global media widely covers Israel-Hamas hostage deal but cautions peace isn’t assured; BBC credits Trump’s 'personal involvement' as key, while NYT says he 'reined in' Netanyahu after failed Doha strike

Kushner and Witkoff set to arrive overnight following hostage deal announcement, with Trump expected in days; plans include address to parliament and possible meeting with freed hostages, though overnight stay in Israel remains unclear

Tala Herkin, whose son Maxim is set to be freed, tells Ynet: 'I’m happy, I’m confused. True joy will come only when all the hostages and all the fallen are back'; some call to rename Hostages Square