Israel agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposed initial Gaza Strip withdrawal line, Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
The line has been shown to Hamas, Trump noted, adding that "the ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective," when the terror group confirms.
This will include the exchange of hostages and prisoners, Trump stated.
In addition, it will "create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE," the president wrote.
Hamas must release hostages 'or else,' Trump asserts
Trump reasserted on Saturday afternoon that Hamas must release the hostages within the 72-hour deadline outlined in his 20-point plan "or else."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated it was his hope that he would be able to announce the return of the remaining Gaza hostages over Sukkot during his Saturday address.
Trump admitted to pressuring Netanyahu into accepting his 20-point plan to release the hostages, warning him he has “got to be fine with it.”
The release of the remaining Gaza hostages held in Hamas captivity is "closer than ever," a source familiar with the negotiations told The Jerusalem Post on Saturday.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the potential risk of accepting Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, claiming that there was a risk it would leave Hamas in power.
Amichai Stein, Shir Perets, Danielle Greyman-Kennard, and TPS contributed to this report.