US President Donald Trump urged Israel on Friday 3 October to stop its bombing of Gaza right away on X, after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept parts of a U.S.-brokered proposal to end the war. “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!…We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East.” Trump wrote on social media. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that Israel was getting ready to carry out the initial phase of Trump’s Gaza plan, which focuses on the release of Israeli hostages, following Hamas’ response. Despite Trump’s call for a ceasefire, bombings in Gaza were reported within the past 24 hours. The Israeli military has also reiterated warnings to Gaza City residents, emphasizing that the area remains a highly dangerous combat zone. Despite some earlier reports suggesting a possible reduction in Israeli operations, Colonel Avichay Adraee, the military’s Arabic-language spokesperson, stated on Saturday that Israeli forces are still active in the city. “The IDF…
