Trump says Israel agreed to 'withdrawal line,' Hamas confirmation would trigger immediate ceasefire

Oct 4, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno — Ken Cedeno

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" for Gaza, which has also been shared with Hamas.

Trump said "when Hamas confirms," a ceasefire will be effective "immediately" and a prisoner exchange will begin, setting the stage for the next phase of Israel's withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave.

(Reporting by Mike Stone in WashingtonEditing by Rod Nickel)

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