U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a historic peace agreement, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to end the long-standing conflict.
According to President Trump, the agreement includes the immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, while Israel has agreed to begin a phased withdrawal of its troops under specific conditions.
The conflict between the two sides escalated in 2023, when Hamas militants killed around 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, triggering a massive Israeli military response.
Since the start of Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Gaza in October 2023, more than 67,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, according to international reports.
Meanwhile, President Trump is expected to embark on a Middle East tour in the coming days, aimed at strengthening support for the newly signed peace framework.
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