A major breakthrough in the two-year conflict in Gaza appears to be taking place, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to the "first phase" of the US peace plan, with the release of hostages on prisoners on both sides.
President Trump announced the breakthrough on Wednesday night, saying: “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."
With concerns among Hamas leadership that Israel could continue its military operation once the hostages are released, as well as concerns in Israel that Hamas will not put down its weaponry, Trump added: “All Parties will be treated fairly!”
The agreement follows days of talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israeli representatives, mediated by Qatar, with both sides urged to hash out an agreement over Trump's peace plan for Gaza - where 67,000 people have been killed and two million displaced.
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