IDF says it was directed to ready for first part of Donald Trump’s plan to end war in Gaza after Hamas agrees to release hostages
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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.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/04/israel-orders-military-to-halt-campaign-on-gaza-city-amid-ongoing-strikes
Author : William Christou in Jerusalem
Publish date : 2025-10-04 12:39:00
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