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US President Donald Trump has remarked that "in general, agreement exists" on how the next stages of the peace deal in Gaza will proceed, though he conceded that "a few particulars … will be finalized."

"They're gathering them now," Trump commented, referring to the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip. "They find themselves in very difficult situations."

President Trump, who has been lauded by Hamas and many in Israel for his role in achieving a peace accord, said he thinks the deal will "hold" because "both sides are tired of the conflict."

Forthcoming Meeting on Gaza Crisis

Meanwhile, the president aims to bring together world leaders for a high-level meeting on the issue during his visit to the North African nation soon. Attendees expected to join are delegates from the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Britain, Italy, Qatar, the UAE, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Based on sources, PM Netanyahu is not expected to attend.

Trump's Itinerary

Trump confirmed that he would meet a "lot of officials" in the city on next Monday to discuss the prospects of Gaza. Sources indicate that he will also travel to Israel, where he will speak before the legislative body.

Key Developments

• Many of individuals returned to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza on last Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect. The remaining 48 individuals—some 20 of them thought to be surviving—are scheduled to be let go by Monday.
• Questions remain over the future governance of the Gaza Strip as Israel's military gradually pull back and if the group will relinquish arms, as required in the president's truce agreement. The Israeli leader, who called off a halt in fighting in last March, suggested that the country might restart its military campaign if they refuses to surrender its military assets.
• The international body was granted permission by the government to begin distributing expanded aid into Gaza starting on Sunday. The relief will involve significant amounts that have already been positioned in nearby nations such as Jordan and Egypt as humanitarian officials were waiting for clearance from the army to recommence their efforts.
• A representative from the UN he told journalists on Friday that petrol, healthcare materials, and essential items have started flowing through the crossing point. Representatives are calling for Israel to allow access through additional entry points and ensure safe movement for aid workers and civilians who are returning to regions of the territory that were experiencing severe attacks just a short time ago.
• The leader he condemned the nation on last Saturday for conducting raids during the night on public installations that the health ministry said caused one fatality. "Yet again, southern Lebanon has been the object of a egregious Israeli aggression against civilian installations—with no valid reason or pretext," the president remarked.
• The government shared a list of the individuals in custody that it intends to let go as in accordance with the ceasefire agreement made with the group. Of the 250 Palestinian prisoners, 15 will be let go in the eastern part of the city, a hundred to the West Bank, and one hundred thirty-five will be sent abroad. Originally, when representatives of the group submitted a roster of recommended detainees to be freed to negotiators in Egypt, they requested the freeing of high-profile individuals such as the figure. But, the prime minister's team confirmed it declines to release him.