04.10.2025 08:53
Following Hamas's plan for Gaza and the statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel took action. The Israeli army radio announced that the Israeli government instructed the military to halt the operation to occupy the Gaza Strip. In this context, it was stated that military activities would be kept to a minimum and that actions would focus solely on defense.
As Hamas partially accepted U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the repercussions of Trump's call for the Israeli administration to halt attacks on Gaza continue, a notable move came from Israel.
"THE OCCUPATION OPERATION OF GAZA CITY HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY HALTED"
According to a report on Israeli army radio, it was stated that the Israeli administration instructed the army to halt the occupation operation of Gaza City. In this context, it was conveyed that military activities would be kept to a minimum and that actions would only be defense-oriented. Israeli army radio reporter Doron Kadosh stated in a post on the social media platform X, "This means: The occupation operation of Gaza City has been temporarily halted."
ORDER FROM ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES
In a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it was mentioned that senior army commanders held an evaluation meeting to discuss the latest developments, and it was stated, "Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, in accordance with the instructions of the political leadership, has instructed the army to prepare for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump Plan for the release of hostages." However, no detailed information was provided regarding what this preparation entails.
The statement also emphasized that the safety of Israeli soldiers is the top priority, stating, "All military capabilities of the Israel Defense Forces will be allocated to the Southern Command for the defense of our forces."
TRUMP HAD CALLED ON ISRAEL TO HALT ATTACKS ON GAZA
Hamas announced that some provisions of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip had been accepted, while other provisions were open for discussion in comprehensive negotiations. Trump, positively responding to Hamas's reaction, stated, "Based on their statements, I believe they are ready for a lasting peace." He emphasized that Israel must first halt its attacks on Gaza, saying, "Israel must immediately stop bombing Gaza so that we can safely and quickly extract the hostages! The situation is currently too dangerous to do this."
TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN
The White House announced Trump's proposal titled "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict," consisting of 20 items.
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump stated that if the plan is accepted by the parties, "the war" will end immediately, Israel will gradually withdraw from Gaza, a new process without Hamas's role will begin in Gaza, and all hostages will be released.
Netanyahu also expressed support for the plan, stating that it "achieves the war objectives."
HERE IS THE 20-ITEM PLAN
The details of the 20-item Gaza plan presented by U.S. President Trump and approved by Netanyahu were announced by the White House. Here are those items:
- Gaza will be a region free from radicalization and terrorism that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
- Gaza will be rebuilt for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered enough.
- If both sides accept this proposal, the war will end immediately. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed border to prepare for a prisoner exchange. During this time, all military operations — including air and artillery bombardments — will be suspended, and the front lines will remain frozen until the necessary conditions for gradual and complete withdrawal are met.
- All hostages — both living and deceased — will be returned within 72 hours after Israel publicly accepts this agreement.
- When all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023 — including women and children. For every deceased Israeli hostage, Israel will return the remains of 15 deceased Gazans.
- After all hostages are returned, amnesty will be granted to Hamas members who pledge to live peacefully together and agree to lay down their arms. Safe passage will be provided for Hamas members wishing to leave Gaza.
- With the acceptance of this agreement, comprehensive humanitarian aid will be sent to the Gaza Strip immediately. At a minimum, daily aid will be consistent with the humanitarian assistance outlined in the agreement dated January 19, 2025. This includes allowing the entry of equipment necessary for the rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), the reconstruction of hospitals and bakeries, and the clearing of debris.
- The entry and distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza will continue without the intervention of the parties, through the United Nations and its agencies, with the cooperation of other international organizations. The opening of the Rafah border crossing in both directions will also be subject to the same mechanism implemented in the January 19, 2025 agreement.
- Gaza will be governed by a temporary technocratic and politically neutral Palestinian committee. This committee will be responsible for providing daily public services and municipal affairs for the people of Gaza. The committee will consist of qualified Palestinians and international experts and will be overseen by a new international transitional council. This council will be called the "Peace Council" and will convene under the chairmanship of President Donald J. Trump. The council will also include figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as other heads of state to be announced. This council will manage funds for the reconstruction of Gaza based on various proposals, including Trump's peace plan announced in 2020 and the Saudi-French proposal, and will align with the funding programs of the Palestinian Authority. This council will work to create an independent and effective administration that meets international standards. This administration aims to establish a reliable governance that serves the people of Gaza and enables Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace.
- To rebuild and revitalize Gaza, Trump's economic development plan will be created by a delegation of experts who have helped build some advanced modern miracle cities in the Middle East. Numerous well-thought-out investment proposals and exciting development ideas have been prepared by goodwill international groups, and these ideas will be evaluated to synthesize security and governance frameworks and facilitate these investments to create hope for business, opportunity, and the future.
- A special economic zone will be established, and preferred customs tariffs and access rates will be negotiated with participating countries.
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No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be allowed to do so freely and return. We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza.Hamas and other groups will agree not to play any role in the governance of Gaza, directly or indirectly, in any way. All military, terrorist, and attack infrastructures, including tunnels and weapons production facilities, will be destroyed and will not be rebuilt. There will be a process of demilitarization of Gaza under the supervision of independent monitors. This will include the permanent incapacitation of weapons and an approved dismantling process supported by an internationally funded buyback and reintegration program; this program will be verified by independent monitors. The new Gaza will be committed to building a fully prosperous economy and living peacefully alongside its neighbors.Regional partners will guarantee that Hamas and other groups fulfill their obligations and that the New Gaza does not pose a threat to its neighbors or its own people.The United States will work with Arab and international partners to develop a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF); this force will be deployed to Gaza immediately. The ISF will train and support the approved Palestinian police forces in Gaza and will consult with Jordan and Egypt, which have extensive experience in this area. This force will be a transition process to a long-term internal security solution. The ISF will work with Israel and Egypt to ensure security in border areas and will operate alongside newly trained Palestinian police forces. It is critical to prevent the entry of borders to restart and secure the flow of goods. A disarmament mechanism will be implemented and verified by the ISF.Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw according to standards, milestones, and timelines tied to disarmament; this plan will be agreed upon between the IDF, ISF, guarantors, and the United States. The goal is that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel, Egypt, or its citizens. In practice, the IDF will gradually transfer the occupied Gaza territory to the ISF; they will establish temporary authority in these areas according to an agreement with the ISF and will eventually withdraw completely from Gaza. However, a perimeter security presence will be maintained until Gaza is adequately secured to ensure safety against any potential re-emerging terrorist threats.If Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above will proceed in the demilitarized areas transferred from the IDF to the ISF, including scaled humanitarian operations.An interfaith dialogue process will be established based on the values of tolerance and living together in peace; efforts will be made to change the minds and narratives of Palestinians and Israelis, emphasizing the benefits that can be gained from peace.As the reconstruction and governance of Gaza progresses and the Palestinian Authority's reform program is faithfully implemented, conditions may ultimately be ripe for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and a credible path towards statehood; this is recognized as the desire of the Palestinian people.The United States will initiate a dialogue on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.```