President Donald Trump said Israeli officials have agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza and informed Hamas of the decision as Israel eased its Gaza City offensive.
Israel's agreement to withdraw to the designated line would occur and a cease-fire would take immediate effect, followed by the release of all remaining hostages, upon confirmation by Hamas, Trump said.
"After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to and shared with Hamas," the president said in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
He said an exchange of all hostages and prisoners held by Israel then would start amid a cease-fire, followed by additional negotiations to end the war between Hamas and Israel.
"We will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which