**US President Trump Announces Initial Withdrawal Line Agreement Between Israel and Hamas**
*Washington, October 4* — US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” for Gaza, which has been shared with Hamas. According to Trump, a ceasefire will come into immediate effect once Hamas confirms its acceptance. This development paves the way for a prisoner exchange and a phased Israeli pullout from the Gaza enclave.
**Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Tied to Hamas Confirmation**
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the ceasefire will be *IMMEDIATELY* effective, the hostages and prisoner exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000-year catastrophe,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
The Republican leader urged Hamas to “move quickly” to accept his peace proposal for Gaza, warning that any delay would not be tolerated. He also cautioned that if the group failed to cease fighting and surrender its arms, “all bets will be off.” Trump emphasized that both Israel and Hamas would remain engaged with the evolving ceasefire framework.
This announcement follows reports that Hamas has responded positively to the US President’s peace plan, which outlines a roadmap for the release of hostages and the transfer of Gaza’s administration toward Palestinian independence.
**Netanyahu Cautious on Full Withdrawal**
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope to announce the release of all hostages “in the coming days.” However, he reiterated that Israel would not carry out a full withdrawal from Gaza.
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are expected to begin on Monday in Egypt. Key aspects of the talks remain uncertain, particularly concerning how Israel’s security concerns will be addressed.
**Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan**
President Trump’s comprehensive 20-point peace plan calls for:
– An immediate ceasefire
– A complete hostage-prisoner exchange
– A phased Israeli withdrawal
– Hamas disarmament
– Formation of an internationally supervised transitional government
Under the proposal, Hamas is required to release all remaining hostages taken during the October 7, 2023 attack, estimated at 48 individuals, with around 20 believed to be alive.
The international community continues to watch closely as these developments unfold, hopeful for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/ceasefire-will-be-immediately-effective-trump-says-israel-agrees-to-initial-withdrawal-line-for-gaza-peace-deal
