The Gaza ceasefire will go into effect 24 hours after the Israeli government ratifies it later today

"They did so with great discretion and no media coverage, despite the importance of the deal: it will trigger the release in the coming days of the last 48 Israeli hostages and the release of around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli troops to half of the Gaza Strip, and a massive inflow of humanitarian aid that Israel had previously blocked."

"However, it will not take effect until 24 hours after it is approved by Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which is expected to happen smoothly. The government is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. local time. The pact was signed Thursday in Sharm El Sheikh, according to both parties. The negotiating delegations worked until Thursday morning to finalize the last details, according to Egyptian state media."

"There is still no precise date for the release of the at least 20 Israeli hostages who are still alive, and organizing their release since they are scattered across secret locations, with some in the hands of militias other than Hamas will take at least two days. It is expected to take place between Saturday and Monday, roughly when Trump is scheduled to address the Israeli Parliament at Netanyahu's invitation."

An agreement signed in Sharm El Sheikh implements the first phase of Trump's Gaza plan, triggering releases, withdrawals, and aid. The deal will free the last 48 Israeli hostages and roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, require Israeli troops to withdraw to about half of Gaza, and permit a massive influx of humanitarian aid previously blocked. The ceasefire becomes effective 24 hours after Israeli government approval to allow troop redeployment, with Netanyahu's cabinet meeting scheduled and approval expected to be smooth. Organizing the release of at least 20 living Israeli hostages will take at least two days because they are scattered across secret locations, some held by other militias. The releases are expected between Saturday and Monday, coinciding with Trump's planned address to the Israeli Parliament.

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