President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial phase of his Gaza peace plan. The peace pact involves the release of all remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and an initial Israeli troop withdrawal from an agreed line. The deal, negotiated in Egypt with U.S. envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, also includes a temporary halt in fighting to facilitate enhanced humanitarian aid. While leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials express optimism, Palestinian reports indicate ongoing strikes in Gaza amid cautious hope for de-escalation.
