- Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, part of a 20-point peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, after more than two years of war.
- Hamas will release all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages and return the bodies of others in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and around 1,700 others detained since the start of the war. Israel’s cabinet must approve the agreement before it takes effect.
- Israeli troops are expected to partially withdraw from parts of Gaza, while maintaining a border presence, following cabinet approval. The plan includes reopening border crossings, allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- Trump’s plan envisions the eventual disarmament of Hamas and a transitional authority for Gaza, although details remain unresolved.
- The conflict has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians and over 1,200 Israelis, with widespread destruction and famine in Gaza.
Israel, Hamas Agree to Hostage Exchange in Phase 1 of Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
