Amid the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza peace plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued a joint statement rejecting any form of “foreign rule” in Gaza, asserting that governance of the Strip is a “Palestinian matter.”
While expressing this stance on Friday, the groups also signalled a willingness to allow Arab countries and the international community to participate in Gaza’s reconstruction efforts. They confirmed that an agreement has been reached on implementing the first phase of the deal and reiterated their commitment to securing the release of the remaining Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
In an interview with Sky News, Hamas official Basem Naim asserted that while Hamas will no longer be directly involved in governing Gaza following the implementation of Trump’s peace plan, there is no plan to fully disarm. He claimed that no one can deny the group the right to resistance by all means, including armed resistance.
IDF prepares for Hostages’ return
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has approved the framework for the release of all of the hostages – the living and the deceased. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is also preparing for the return of the hostages under the ceasefire deal, which is scheduled for Monday. “The IDF is Preparing for the Return of the Hostages With the ceasefire coming into effect today, after more than two years of intense operations in Gaza, the IDF is finally preparing to receive the remaining 48 hostages. “This is an emotional moment for the people of Israel and for the troops of the IDF who fought and acted, over the past two years with courage, bravery, and dedication”. —IDF Spox. BG Effie Defrin,” stated the IDF in a post on X.
⭕️ The IDF is Preparing for the Return of the Hostages
With the ceasefire coming into effect today, after more than two years of intense operations in Gaza, the IDF is finally preparing to receive the remaining 48 hostages.
“This is an emotional moment for the people of Israel…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 10, 2025
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