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

"They're gathering them currently," Trump commented, speaking about the hostages still held in the region. "They're in some quite harsh locations."

President Trump, who has been commended by the group and many in Israel for his involvement in brokering a ceasefire deal, remarked he is confident the accord will "remain in place" because "both sides are exhausted by the hostilities."

Upcoming Summit on Gaza Issue

Meanwhile, Trump intends to convene world leaders for a summit on the issue during his trip to Egypt next week. Attendees anticipated to participate are representatives from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Qatar, the UAE, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the Republic of Indonesia.

Based on sources, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be present.

Trump's Itinerary

Trump confirmed that he would confer with a "lot of dignitaries" in the city on next Monday to address the direction of the territory. Reports suggest that he will also travel to Israel, where he will speak before the Knesset.

Key Developments

• Numerous of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed Gaza's north on last Friday as a American-negotiated truce was implemented. The 48 hostages—some 20 of them thought to be surviving—are to be freed by next Monday.
• Issues linger over leadership in the region as Israeli troops retreat step by step and if Hamas will disarm, as stipulated in the president's truce agreement. PM Netanyahu, who called off a truce in March, suggested that the nation might restart its offensive if Hamas does not relinquish its military assets.
• The UN was granted permission by the government to begin delivering expanded aid into the territory beginning this Sunday. This assistance will involve significant amounts that have been stored in nearby nations such as Jordan and Egypt as aid workers were waiting for permission from Israeli forces to recommence their operations.
• A representative from the UN Stéphane Dujarric reported to reporters on the end of the week that energy supplies, healthcare materials, and essential items have begun moving through the crossing point. Representatives are urging Israel to allow access through additional border crossings and guarantee protected transit for relief personnel and the population who are returning to parts of Gaza that were experiencing severe attacks until only recently.
• The president of Lebanon Joseph Aoun condemned the nation on Saturday for executing nocturnal attacks on public installations that the health ministry said killed at least one person. "Once again, the region has been the object of a egregious offensive against non-military facilities—with no valid reason or rationale," the president remarked.
• Israel provided a roster of the individuals in custody that it intends to release as part of the ceasefire agreement reached with the organization. Out of the 250 Palestinian prisoners, 15 will be freed in the eastern part of the city, a hundred to the West Bank, and 135 will be sent abroad. Originally, when Hamas officials provided a roster of suggested detainees to be released to mediators in the Arab Republic, they called for the release of high-profile individuals such as Marwan Barghouti. However, Netanyahu's office stated it refuses to let go the individual.