Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas as Gaza ceasefire remains in effect

Egyptian International Minister Badr Abdelatty mentioned Sunday that Egypt is “assured that the primary part of the Trump peace plan might be applied” and might be honored by all events concerned. 

“We’re very hopeful that the primary part might be accomplished, in all honesty, from the 2 events, and we’re in full contact with the Palestinians, with the Hamas,” Abdelatty advised “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” 

Abdelatty confirmed that Egypt might be sending troops to Gaza “inside particular parameters.” He additionally mentioned that Egypt helps the deployment of worldwide troops into Gaza for safety and stabilization.

“We’re assured, although we now have to attract classes from the previous, that with out fixing the Palestinian trigger, which is the core of the battle within the area, with out respecting the reliable aspirations of the Palestinians to have their very own statehood, , there isn’t any peace and stability within the area,” Abdelatty mentioned. 

Abdelatty indicated that President Trump’s peace plan referred to Palestinian statehood, though the ultimate model of the plan is unclear on Palestinian statehood. 

Watch Margaret Brennan’s full interview with Abdelatty here. 

Alana Zeitchik, a relative of Israeli hostage David Cunio, mentioned she is “nervous” in regards to the situation he might be in when he’s free of captivity.

Cunio’s spouse, Sharon Aloni Cunio, and his twin daughters had been held captive by Hamas and launched in November 2023.

Zeitchik mentioned Cunio’s spouse acquired steering on inform her daughters that their father is coming residence and that they had been “in shock” after listening to the information.

Zeitchik advised The Related Press: “We cannot actually be capable to exhale and have a sigh of aid till he’s again on Israeli soil.”

Tens of 1000’s of Palestinians started their trek again to the closely destroyed northern Gaza Strip over the weekend after the ceasefire deal went into impact.

A gradual stream of individuals, many on foot, crammed onto a coastal highway within the central Gaza Strip, heading north to see what would possibly stay of their properties. It was a repeat of emotional scenes from an earlier ceasefire in January.

Palestinians expressed aid that the battle could finish, although they’re tempered with considerations in regards to the future and lingering ache from the staggering demise and destruction.

“There wasn’t a lot pleasure, however the ceasefire considerably eased the ache of demise and bloodshed, and the ache of our family members and brothers who suffered within the battle,” Jamal Mesbah, who was displaced from the north, advised the AP.

The destruction they discover this time might be even larger, after Israel waged a brand new offensive in Gaza Metropolis, within the north, in latest weeks.

—CBS/AP