Pro-Palestinian activists protest the war in Gaza on the October 7th Anniversary at the Newscorp headquarters on Tuesday in New York City. AFP
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the accord stipulates the release of all captives “soon” and the withdrawal of Israeli forces to an agreed line, describing it as “the first step toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace.”
He praised Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their efforts as mediators, calling it “a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, for Israel, for the United States, and for all neighbouring nations.”
He concluded with the words: “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Ahram Online presents a fact box on the key timings of the Gaza peace agreement:
- 12:00 p.m., on Thursday – Official signing in Sharm El-Sheikh
Marks the formal start of all subsequent stages and timeframes for implementing the agreement.
- 5:00 p.m. – Israeli Security Cabinet meeting
The cabinet (kabinett) convenes to review and discuss the terms of the deal.
- 6:00 p.m. – Full Israeli government session
Final approval and ratification of the Gaza agreement are expected during the broader government meeting.
- Within 24 hours of signing – Start of Israeli withdrawal
Israeli forces begin pulling out from designated areas inside Gaza.
Reference point: from the moment of signing, not after ratification.
- Within 72 hours of signing – Prisoner and captives releases
Israel to release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, while captives held in Gaza are expected to be freed within three days (72 hours) of signing.
- Sunday (tentative) – Visit by US President Donald Trump
A potential visit to the region to follow the initial implementation of the agreement.
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