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On Thursday, a potentially historic agreement between Israel and Hamas began to take shape. The deal, brokered by President Trump, secures the exchange of all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. We ended the war in Gaza and really, on a much bigger basis, created peace. And I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace.
The Israeli government is set to vote any minute now on the first phase of the ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu's office is saying that once the deal is signed, a ceasefire would begin within 24 hours.
The ceasefire in Gaza has finally gone into effect after both Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of the peace plan outlined by the Trump administration. However, 200 American troops are being sent to Israel, which feels like a line being crossed.
President Trump's announcement of a multi-stage peace deal between Israel and Hamas marks a significant diplomatic achievement. The first phase includes a ceasefire, unrestricted aid into Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. This deal is based on Trump's 20-point peace plan.
Hamas has agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages, including the bodies of any deceased hostages, as part of President Trump's peace plan.
The plan includes a staged withdrawal of Israeli forces, contingent on the release of hostages and the cessation of military operations by Hamas.
The release of hostages and the end of Hamas' rule in Gaza are key objectives for Israel.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a breakthrough that could be a crucial step toward an end to the two-year war in Gaza.
If Hamas accepts the plan, all hostages will be released within 72 hours, and Israeli forces will withdraw to agreed-upon lines.
Hamas accepted the first phase of the Gaza peace plan brokered by the Trump team, and Israel's government was doing the same. If successful, the IDF will pull back to a designated perimeter, and Hamas will release the remaining hostages.