The Israeli military in an official statement said it had been ordered to "advance readiness" for implementing the first stage of Trump’s plan. President Trump himself late Friday urged Israel to halt its bombardment, while also calling on Hamas to "move quickly" on implementing the 20-point peace plan. But Hamas had only said it is ready to enter negotiations on Trump's peace plan, suggesting there are many more hurdles to go as each condition is agreed to. trump then followed up and made it seem like israel has stopped its operations on the strip. Israeli military Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee is meanwhile telling Palestinian residents not to return to their homes in Gaza City or northern Gaza.