Timing: Israeli airstrike occurred thursday night during the Israeli cabinet’s vote on a US-mediated ceasefire deal.
Target: Strike hit the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City.
Casualties: 40 people trapped; 4 bodies recovered; rescue efforts ongoing.
IDF Statement: Israel Defense Forces confirmed targeting a Hamas terrorist cell threatening nearby IDF troops.
🤝 Ceasefire Deal Details
Mediators: US-brokered deal with involvement from regional allies like Egypt.
Hamas Response: Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya confirmed the deal, citing US guarantees to end hostilities.
Terms:
Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Indefinite end to war.
Hostage and prisoner exchange.
🔁 Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
Hostages: 48 Israeli hostages to be released in the coming days.
Prisoners:
Israel to release 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Includes 250 convicted of deadly attacks and 1,700 detained after the october 7 assault.
🧨 Opposition Within Israeli Government
Far-right Opposition:
Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security minister Itamar Ben Gvir oppose the deal.
Ben Gvir warns that releasing "murderous terrorists" could destabilize Israel’s government.
Despite opposition, the deal passed the cabinet vote.
🆘 Rescue Efforts in Gaza
Collapse Site: Residential building on Al-Thalathini Street, Al-Sabra neighborhood.
Civil Defense: Over 40 trapped; 2 women rescued so far.
Deaths: Al-Shifa Hospital reports 30 Palestinians killed since Wednesday.
US Reaction: “Momentous Breakthrough”
President Trump: Called the deal “historic” and key to ending the Gaza war.
Signing Plan: Final signing to take place in egypt early next week.
Secretary Rubio: Credited regional Muslim-majority nations for backing the peace plan.
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