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US President Donald Trump has indicated that "in general, agreement exists" on how the subsequent phases of the Gaza ceasefire plan will unfold, though he conceded that "certain specifics … will be finalized."

"Hamas is assembling them at present," he commented, mentioning the remaining hostages in the region. "They find themselves in quite harsh situations."

He, who has been lauded by Hamas and various Israeli figures for his role in securing a ceasefire deal, said he believes the deal will "remain in place" because "both sides are tired of the hostilities."

Planned Conference on Gaza Issue

Meanwhile, Trump intends to bring together international leaders for a summit on Gaza during his trip to the North African nation soon. Among those expected to join are officials from the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the UK, the Italian Republic, Qatar, the Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Based on reports, the Israeli leader will be absent.

Leader's Plans

He affirmed that he would engage with a "lot of officials" in the Egyptian capital on next Monday to address the future of Gaza. It has been reported that he will also visit the State of Israel, where he will appear at the Israeli parliament.

Major Updates

• Numerous of individuals returned to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza on Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect. The remaining 48 captives—approximately 20 of them believed to be living—will be freed by next Monday.
• Uncertainties persist over the future governance of Gaza as Israeli troops slowly withdraw and whether the group will give up weapons, as required in Trump's ceasefire plan. PM Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended a halt in fighting in last March, suggested that the country might renew its military campaign if they does not relinquish its weapons.
• The United Nations was granted permission by Israel to commence providing expanded relief into the territory beginning this Sunday. The aid will involve a large quantity that have been pre-positioned in adjacent states such as Jordan and Egypt as relief coordinators expected authorization from Israel's military to restart their efforts.
• A representative from the UN he reported to the press on the end of the week that energy supplies, medicines, and other critical materials have commenced entering through the Kerem Shalom crossing. UN officials want authorities to unseal further entry points and ensure protected transit for humanitarian staff and residents who are going back to parts of Gaza that were under heavy fire just a short time ago.
• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced the Israeli government on Saturday for executing raids during the night on non-military sites that the health authority said killed at least one person. "Yet again, the south of Lebanon has been the focus of a heinous offensive against civilian structures—with no valid reason or pretext," the president stated.
• The government provided a roster of the individuals in custody that it intends to release as part of the ceasefire agreement reached with the organization. Out of the 250 individuals, fifteen will be let go in East Jerusalem, 100 to the Palestinian territory, and 135 will be sent abroad. Originally, when the organization's delegates provided a selection of recommended prisoners to be freed to negotiators in the country, they requested the freeing of high-profile individuals such as the activist. Yet, the prime minister's team stated it declines to free him.