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

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas signed the first stage of his peace plan, saying all hostages will soon be freed and Israel will withdraw its forces as a first step toward lasting peace

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

Israel prepares for return of hostages after over two years; hospitals brace for last-minute medical risks, welfare services ready personal recovery plans; security forces deploy in West Bank ahead of prisoner release to prevent public celebrations

Withdrawal begins hours after Trump announced ceasefire agreement; logistical units leave, with combat troops to follow; IDF pulling back to border defenses as Hamas expected to regain control of major urban centers within days

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