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Israel eases Gaza offensive after Trump demands an end to bombing

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October 05, 2025

Move comes after Hamas agrees to release hostages and start talks on US peace plan

Israel eases Gaza offensive after Trump demands an end to bombing

Smoke rising after explosions in Gaza City on Oct 4, as Israeli army radio reported that operations in Gaza were to be reduced to "the minimum". A senior Hamas official said on Oct 4 the group was "ready to begin negotiations immediately to finalise all issues" to end the nearly two-year war.

(PHOTO: REUTERS)

Israel reined in its offensive in Gaza on Oct 4 as it prepared for the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and release all the remaining hostages.

Israel is preparing to "immediately implement the first phase of Trump's plan for the immediate release of all hostages", according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. Details on what this would entail, however, were scarce.

Israeli army radio reported that operations in Gaza were to be reduced to "the minimum", with troops meant to carry out only defensive strikes.

The Israeli military said in a statement it has been directed to "advance readiness" for the first part of the Trump plan.

Mr Trump demanded on Oct 3 that Israel stop bombing Gaza.

He issued the appeal to Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas said it was ready to release all hostages and start talks on the details of his plan to end the nearly two-year war.

"The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages - living and remains - according to the exchange formula included in President Trump's proposal," Hamas said in a statement on Oct 3.

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