HEADLINES
Jerusalem Votes on First Phase Ceasefire
Trump Praises Israel Hamas Peace Plan
Rafah Crossings Open with 400 Aid Trucks

The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 8:01 PM, the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile as key provisions move toward implementation. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a first‑phase arrangement that includes a withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza and a hostage‑prisoner exchange, with humanitarian aid entering Gaza and crossings reopening as part of the initial step. The government in Jerusalem is set to convene tomorrow to vote on this first phase, which centers on the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and on the Israeli withdrawal.

Families of Israeli hostages greeted the news with tears and cautious optimism, saying the moment offers hope but vowing not to rest until every captive is home.

In Washington, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of his peace plan, describing it as a historic step toward ending the war and freeing all hostages soon. He signaled the possibility of a visit to the region in the days ahead and praised the mediators who helped broker the accord. The arrangement is being supported by guarantor states including Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, with Doha signaling that further details will be announced and with plans to allow hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza in the initial days after the ceasefire.

Hamas, in its own statement, said a comprehensive end to the war had been agreed, including Israel’s withdrawal and a hostage‑prisoner exchange, and it called on President Trump and the guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire. Arab media reporting in Cairo also noted Hamas could be willing to freeze, rather than fully disarm, some weapons as part of the deal.

In Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the moment marks a great day for the country and expressed gratitude to President Trump for his leadership, adding that every effort will continue to bring the hostages home. The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, underscored that the nation stands with the hostages and their families at this moment.

Egyptian and other Arab mediators have signaled that Rafah crossings could be opened in both directions, and reports indicate 400 aid trucks would enter Gaza daily during the first five days after the ceasefire as part of the humanitarian provisions.

The next major step is the signing in Egypt and the formal start of the 72‑hour window that will shape the implementation of the first phase and set the course for how the broader agreement might unfold. The government’s vote and the surrounding political dynamics in Jerusalem will be closely watched as the region gauges whether the peace effort can hold under the weight of deep‑seated grievances and decades of conflict.

We will continue to monitor developments, including any updates on hostage releases and the status of humanitarian aid, as well as the responses of regional players and international partners.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
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