When Hamas confirms, Gaza ceasefire to be 'immediately' effective: Trump
"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," US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:53 | 04 October 2025
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Israel agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza, a key step toward a ceasefire and the beginning of a long-awaited hostage and prisoner exchange with Hamas.
"After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas.
"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," Trump said on Truth Social.
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