Daijiworld Media Network - Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Oct 4: The Israeli government and its security agencies have begun preparations for the first phase of the "Trump plan," aimed at securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The decision follows new signals from Hamas expressing willingness to negotiate and release captives, including the handover of deceased individuals.
On Saturday, the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) convened a high-level situation assessment meeting to discuss operational readiness. According to a statement issued by the IDF, the military has been instructed to advance preparations for implementing the first phase of the plan while ensuring the safety of Israeli troops. The statement emphasized heightened alertness and the need