PM calls off planned 3-day Sukkot vacation in Ramon Crater amid signs of progress in US-backed ceasefire talks with Hamas in Egypt; PM’s office confirms trip had been considered but was taken off the table

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas signed the first stage of his peace plan, saying all hostages will soon be freed and Israel will withdraw its forces as a first step toward lasting peace

Israel’s Cabinet will approve the release of Palestinian prisoners before the IDF pulls back to an agreed line. A 72-hour countdown will begin for Hamas to free all hostages. Trump expected to arrive Sunday.

Military braces for potential rocket fire and attempted assaults as truce nears; troop withdrawal to agreed line expected within 24 hours of Cabinet approval; army chief orders forces to stay vigilant, warns Gaza civilians to avoid combat zones

Relatives express cautious hope amid reports of rapid advances in indirect Israel-Hamas negotiations; 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with 20 believed alive and growing concern for two; families call on leaders to finalize agreement

The U.S. president spoke with the prime minister following Israel and Hamas’ agreement on the first stage of his plan. As Ynet revealed Wednesday, Trump will arrive in Israel after the deal’s signing, accepting Netanyahu’s invitation to speak before the Knesset. “They congratulated each other on a historic achievement,” an Israeli official said.

British police said Jihad al-Shami, who killed two worshipers in a Yom Kippur attack, phoned 999 to pledge allegiance to ISIS before being shot dead. A former girlfriend said he forced her to watch ISIS videos.

Arabic media publish unprecedented images from Sharm el-Sheikh talks, including Qatari PM shaking hands with Israeli general; moments later, Trump breaks news of deal on Truth Social, pledging imminent hostage release and Israeli pullback