US President Donald Trump renewed late Saturday his call for Israel and Hamas to accept his proposed ceasefire plan, sharing an image of a large rally held in Tel Aviv on Saturday night demanding a deal to end the Gaza war and bring home all the remaining hostages.
Posting on his Truth social media platform, Trump uploaded an aerial photo of the crowd gathered in Hostages Square, where demonstrators held a banner reading “It’s now or never.” The image clearly portrays the mounting public pressure on both the Israeli government and Hamas to finalize an exchange and stop combat that has stretched on for almost two years.
Egypt to host talks
Delegations from the United States, Israel, and the Palestinian side, along with other Arab representatives, are expected to gather in Cairo, Egypt, today to begin intensive talks aimed at putting President Trump’s Gaza peace plan into action.
The discussions, expected to begin on Sunday and possibly conclude on Monday, will be led by Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, his senior advisor, with Israel represented by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. Egyptian mediators are playing a central role in coordinating indirect contacts between Israeli and Hamas officials, as well as facilitating parallel intra-Palestinian talks on Gaza’s post-war governance.
While all parties have publicly signaled support for Trump’s proposal, key issues remain, including Hamas’ disarmament, the pace of Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the framework for Gaza’s future administration.
What does the Trump Gaza plan include?
Trump first unveiled his proposal on September 29 at the White House, presenting what he described as a “comprehensive path to peace” that would include the release of all hostages, a full ceasefire, and a multinational mechanism to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza. The plan, which he has framed as the only viable route to stability in the region, has drawn cautious interest from some Israeli and American officials but sharp criticism from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right-wing coalition.
The US President’s latest intervention follows weeks of intensifying demonstrations across Israel and the world. In Israel, families of hostages and supporters are demanding that the government accept a negotiated settlement. Protesters argue that the ongoing conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian toll and deepened Israel’s international isolation.
Israel cautiously begins implementation of the plan
Israel has started carrying out the initial stage of the agreement reached between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, centered on this long-awaited hostage exchange and a gradual reduction of military activity in Gaza City. Although Trump urged an immediate end to airstrikes, Israeli forces continue to conduct limited strikes in targeted areas of Gaza.
Meanwhile, other Palestinian factions such as Islamic Jihad have voiced support for Hamas’ conditional approval of the plan. Egypt, acting as a principal mediator, has urged Hamas to fully adhere to the deal’s requirements, including clauses related to disarmament. Diplomats are now urgently working to meet the 72-hour deadline for the first round of hostage releases although officials of both sides admit there are significant logistical challenges that could delay the process.
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