President Donald Trump announced tonight that Israel has approved an initial withdrawal line as part of ongoing negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire.
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!”
Trump included with his post a detailed map highlighting the agreed-upon withdrawal boundaries.
The map reveals that Israel will retain control of the Philadelphi Corridor—a narrow border zone between Egypt and Gaza—along with “Hill 70,” a key high-ground position overlooking Israeli communities.
Earlier in the evening, a senior diplomatic official emphasized that Israel has not declared a ceasefire and that its troops remain active inside Gaza.
“We are now in the first stage of this framework,” the source said. “The IDF remains in Gaza, and any withdrawal will be only to the yellow line and to the encirclement of Gaza City during the hostage release stage.”
The official further clarified that no full retreat is taking place yet. “No one is withdrawing at this point — this is a reduction of fire, not a ceasefire. In the first stage, all hostages will be released, and from there, negotiations will continue.”
{Matzav.com}
