"I'd like Egypt to take people," Trump said, according to Associated Press. "You're talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, 'You know, it's over.'"
On Saturday, Israel announced it would not allow passage to northern parts of the Gaza Strip until hostage Arbel Yehoud (29) was released as previously agreed. On Sunday, throngs tried to cross, forcing the IDF to fire warning shots skyward and resort to aimed fire to disperse the crowds.
Smiling and dressed in improvised Hamas uniforms, the four hostages were released by the terrorist organization to the Red Cross after 477 days. Shortly afterward, they were handed over to the IDF.
Following the release of four hostages Karina Arayev,Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, and Naama Levi, the Prime Minister's Office announced: 'Movement of Gazans from the southern to northern Gaza Strip will not be permitted due to Hamas' violation of the agreement, and until Arbel Yehud is released.'
Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF Spokesperson, issued a statement following the release of four hostages held by Hamas. 'We insist on the urgent return of all civilians and adherence to the agreement,' he said. 'This is our commitment to citizens, to Agam Berger, and to the soldiers of the IDF.'
A day before Ofer Kalderon is set to be released from Hamas captivity, family speak about the man they love.
"Given Lebanon's incomplete enforcement of the ceasefire agreement, the phased withdrawal process will proceed at a pace that ensures security, maintaining full coordination with the United States," the official statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu's office read.
Discovered tunnels were intended as living quarters while trucks mounted with heavy rocket launchers were found during ongoing operations.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a preliminary agreement on how to manage Gaza after the war, but stressed that implementation requires a 'Palestinian invitation.'
During operations to clear the area, IDF forces uncovered a terror tunnel shaft in southern Gaza, just 100 meters from the border, containing explosives. 'Israel Hayom' has also learned that since the ceasefire took effect, there have been attempts to infiltrate Israel proper.