President Trump announced Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan, aiming for the release of all hostages and an Israeli troop withdrawal. This historic agreement, following intense negotiations, marks initial steps toward a durable peace in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israel would bring home all the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump and mediators reported a deal to end the Gaza war.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.