Against the background of the agreement, the Israeli General Staff ordered the army to prepare for any scenario.

The head of the Israeli General Staff, Eyal Zamir, ordered the army to prepare for any development of events in Gaza against the background of the agreement with the Palestinian Hamas movement. This was announced on October 9 by the press service of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

"The Chief of the General Staff instructed all forces, both on the front line and in the rear, to prepare powerful defenses and be ready for any scenario," the press service said in a Telegram channel.

In addition, Zamir instructed to prepare for the hostage recovery operation, which is expected to be conducted with sensitivity and professionalism.

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On October 8, US President Donald Trump announced that a hostage exchange between Israel and the Palestinian rebel movement Hamas could take place next Monday, October 13.

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