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US President Donald Trump has stated that "for the most part, parties are aligned" on how the following steps of the peace deal in Gaza will proceed, though he conceded that "a few particulars … will be finalized."

"Hamas is gathering them now," Trump said, mentioning the captives yet to be freed in the Gaza Strip. "They're in some very difficult places."

President Trump, who has been lauded by Hamas and numerous Israelis for his part in brokering a ceasefire deal, expressed he is confident the accord will "remain in place" because "the parties are tired of the conflict."

Upcoming Summit on Gaza Issue

Meanwhile, Trump aims to convene world leaders for a conference on the Gaza situation during his visit to the North African nation in the coming week. Participants anticipated to participate are officials from the Federal Republic of Germany, France, the Britain, Italy, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

As per sources, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be present.

Leader's Plans

Trump stated that he would engage with a "lot of officials" in the Egyptian capital on next Monday to discuss the future of Gaza. Sources indicate that he will also go to the State of Israel, where he will appear at the legislative body.

Significant Events

• Numerous of Palestinians made their way to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on last Friday as a ceasefire mediated by the US took hold. The 48 individuals—about 20 of them believed to be living—are scheduled to be freed by Monday.
• Issues linger over leadership in Gaza as Israeli troops slowly withdraw and if the group will give up weapons, as required in Trump's ceasefire plan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called off a halt in fighting in spring, hinted that Israel might resume its military campaign if they does not surrender its weapons.
• The international body was given the green light by Israeli authorities to start providing increased relief into Gaza starting on this Sunday. The relief will comprise significant amounts that have been pre-positioned in nearby nations such as Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt as humanitarian officials were waiting for clearance from Israeli forces to restart their work.
• A representative from the UN he reported to reporters on Friday that energy supplies, medical supplies, and vital resources have started flowing through the Kerem Shalom border point. Representatives want the Israeli government to open more crossing points and provide secure passage for humanitarian staff and residents who are going back to parts of Gaza that were under heavy fire just a short time ago.
• Lebanese President the head of state censured Israel on the weekend for carrying out nocturnal attacks on civilian facilities that the health authority said caused one fatality. "For another time, the region has been the object of a heinous Israeli aggression against civilian structures—with no valid reason or pretext," he said.
• Israeli authorities disclosed a list of the individuals in custody that it aims to let go as part of the peace accord agreed upon with the organization. Of the 250 Palestinian prisoners, fifteen will be let go in East Jerusalem, a hundred to the Palestinian territory, and 135 will be deported. Initially, when Hamas officials submitted a roster of suggested inmates to be let go to negotiators in Egypt, they demanded the liberation of well-known individuals such as the activist. Yet, the Israeli government affirmed it refuses to let go him.