The Israeli government has ordered its army to halt its offensive in Gaza, the state-funded Army Radio reported.The decision comes after Hamas partially agreed to a US peace plan for a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.Army Radio journalist Doron Kados said the political leadership had told the army to reduce military activity to a "minimum" level and take only defensive measures. This means that the operation to capture Gaza City is currently on hold.The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on Saturday (October 4) that Israel is preparing to implement the first phase of the US plan after Hamas agreed to release all hostages.Yesterday, President Donald Trump gave Hamas until 6pm local time on Sunday to accept his 20-point peace proposal. Hamas had previously partially agreed. It agreed to release all hostages, both dead and alive, but wanted to discuss some conditions further.Trump welcomed Hamas's decision, saying the group was moving towards a lasting peace.The plan, released by the White House, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of live and dead hostages within 72 hours, and the return of the remains of the dead, while Israel will also release hundreds of prisoners in Gaza.Source: Al Jazeera
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