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Israel's military says it's curtailing activity in Gaza and is preparing to carry out President Trump's plan to end the war there.
The announcement comes as Trump told Israel last night to,
in his words, immediately stop the bombing in Gaza.
Here's NPR's Kerry Khan reporting.
A person briefed by an Israeli official told NPR that forces in Gaza were ordered to reduce activity to quote a minimum and only for defensive actions.
Friday, Hamas agreed to points in Trump's plan,
including releasing all hostages and turning power over to a Palestinian entity,
but added other elements need negotiation.
Still unclear is how Hamas would disarm and a timetable for Israeli troop withdrawal.
In a statement Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said cooperation would be,
quote, in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel without specifying details.
Gaza's civil defense reported multiple explosions.
and injuries overnight,
Israel's military warned residents to stay out of active combat zones in Gaza City.