Israel and Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire deal
Summary
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire as part of the first phase of a peace plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to end the two-year conflict. Hostages are expected to be released and Israeli troops will withdraw to an agreed line.
Key Points
- Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The deal includes the release of all hostages and Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed-upon line.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement a great day for Israel and plans a formal government approval.
- The conflict began with a Hamas attack in October 2023, which killed about 1,200 in Israel, and Israeli military actions have resulted in over 67,000 deaths in Gaza.
