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Diplomatic representatives are preparing to assemble in Cairo this afternoon prior to vital negotiations aimed at halting Israel's almost 24-month war in Gaza.

Major Updates

The Israeli head of government declared optimism on Saturday that he foresees declaring the liberation of captives held in Gaza "shortly," adding that "the Palestinian militant group will be demilitarized ... whether diplomatically using the US plan or militarily by us."

The Israeli leader stated he had ordered delegates to Egypt "to finalize the specific arrangements" of the United States ceasefire plan, while Cairo's government announced they would additionally be welcoming a representatives from the Palestinian group for talks on "current realities and details of the exchange of all hostages and inmates."

Current Status

The Palestinian militant group has accepted some components of the American detailed plan, including halting the war, Israeli withdrawal, and the freeing of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Estimates show that approximately fifty captives remain detained in Gaza, with only approximately twenty estimated to be surviving.

However, the armed faction kept some points subject to further negotiation, as well as concerns pending, such as whether it would be ready to demilitarize, a key requirement from Tel Aviv.

Global Participation

The American leader, who has been assisting the Israeli war effort by providing its military with significant volumes of military equipment, announced he would "not accept postponement" from Hamas to conclude a agreement.

Egypt's state-linked media has stated that the Palestinian faction and Israeli representatives will engage in mediated discussions on the coming days.

The US president additionally deployed a pair of envoys to the Egyptian capital on the weekend, according to the White House, assigning his son-in-law together with his chief international negotiator.

Latest Updates

The American leader has urged the Palestinian group to move quickly towards a settlement "if not all bets will be terminated."

Despite the American leader's appeal on Friday for Tel Aviv to stop its bombardments on the Gaza Strip, there were additional lethal strikes across Gaza on the weekend.

"The death toll from the persistent Israel's airstrikes since morning today reaches fifty-seven, featuring approximately forty in Gaza City alone," said the representative for the emergency services.

Hamas said the persistent attacks proved that Israel was maintaining its "awful atrocities and slaughter" on Palestinian civilians.

Background Context

Although there are positive signs about this current attempt to achieve an termination to Israel's conflict, there persists uncertainty about the possibility that a agreement can be obtained and sustained.

Israel's head of government, who is at the moment facing charges for suspected wrongdoing, has been accused of sabotaging past attempts to prolong the war for his own political purposes.

His detractors have repeatedly claimed he has prolonged the conflict to delay political contests, remain in government and thereby maintain his judicial protection.

Large-scale Israel's bombing raids destroyed a 60-day truce in March, killing hundreds of civilian individuals in what was described as a blatant violation of the existing agreement.

Peace Plan Details

The detailed peace plan outlines Gaza as "a reformed conflict-free zone that does not create a risk to its neighbouring countries." In a separate aspect, it says the area will be "redeveloped for the advantage of the population of the territory, who have suffered more than enough."

Essentially, and in contrast to the view of some of the leader's far-right allies, the Israeli government will not occupy or take over the area, which was location to multiple Israeli outposts before their population were withdrawn in recently.

Hamas will not be permitted any role, "openly or indirectly," in the subsequent management of the territory.