India, Oct. 4 -- The first stage-hostage release and temporary ceasefire-is achievable under international pressure, but full implementation-disarmament, power transfer, and long-term peace-requires deeper negotiations, trust-building, and concessions on both sides.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is preparing to implement the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. A statement from Netanyahu's office confirmed full cooperation with the U.S. initiative, which seeks to halt hostilities and secure the release of remaining hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, according to reports.

Trump, on Friday, ordered Israel to immediately c...