TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s army said Saturday that it would advance preparations for the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and return all the remaining hostages.
The army said it was instructed by Israel’s leaders to “advance readiness” for the implementation of the plan.
An official who was not authorized to speak to the media on the record said that Israel has moved to a defensive-only position in Gaza and will not actively strike.
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The official said no forces have been removed from the strip.
Smoke billows after Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, seen from the northwest of Nuseirat refugee camp on October 2, 2025. HAITHAM IMAD/EPA/Shutterstock
The announcement came hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza once
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