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has enough food to reverse a famine that was declared in northern Gaza, Smith says that will take not only trucks of food, but also medical care and clean water.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
At his cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was flanked by two key members of Trump's team, envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
President Trump says he's likely to travel on Sunday to Egypt and he's been invited to speak to the Israeli parliament.
He says the hostages will likely be released early next week.
The ceasefire and hostage deal is just the first phase of his plan for Gaza.
Other points still need to be negotiated.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
In the first phase of the deal, Hamas and other militants would release all of the hostages they've been holding since their attack on Israel two years ago.
Israel would pull back, let in aid, and release Palestinian prisoners.
President Trump says the hostages should be getting out Monday or Tuesday.
Trump says he plans to go to Egypt where the deal was reached.
He's also been invited to speak to the Israeli parliament and says he hopes this will be a first step toward a lasting peace.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
In a message on Truth Social, President Trump announced a deal on the first phase of his peace plan.
That means all of the remaining hostages will be released very soon, he writes, and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed-upon line.
Mediators say aid will be allowed to enter Gaza.
Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he could travel to the region this weekend.
He didn't rule out visiting Gaza when he was asked.
A group representing families of the remaining hostages thanked Trump for what they're calling this historic breakthrough.