"The Israeli military has been ordered to halt its campaign on Gaza City by its political leadership, Israeli army radio reported on Saturday, while it was preparing for the first phase of Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and release all hostages. In a statement, the Israeli military said it was directed to advance readiness for the first part of the Trump plan. Army radio reported that operations in Gaza to be reduced to the minimum with troops meant only to carry out defensive strikes."
"Despite Trump's demands, Israel continued striking the Gaza Strip and besieging Gaza City on Saturday. At least six Palestinian civilians, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes on a house in Gaza City and a tent housing displaced people in al-Mawasi. Drones also targeted a gathering of people near a bakery in central Gaza City, killing dozens of people, according to Wafa, the Palestinian news agency."
"Israeli military Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned residents not to return to northern Gaza or Gaza City, where Israeli troops are still operating, in a post on X on Saturday morning. Hamas agreed to release all 48 remaining hostages and surrender governing power of the Gaza Strip, while calling for negotiations on other parts of the proposal. Trump said that based on Hamas's response, it was ready for peace."
Political leadership directed the Israeli military to halt its Gaza City campaign and to advance readiness for the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza war and securing hostage releases. Army radio reported that operations would be reduced to the minimum and that troops would be limited to defensive strikes. US President Donald Trump demanded an immediate stop to bombing after welcoming Hamas's partial acceptance of his proposal. Despite the demand, Israeli strikes continued, killing civilians and wounding many. Hamas agreed to release 48 remaining hostages and to surrender governing power while seeking negotiations on other elements of the plan.
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