Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas Agree to Pause Fighting in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting parts of Trump's peace plan.

A deal was reached on Wednesday, aiming to release hostages in the coming days, marking a significant breakthrough in the two-year-old war.

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The agreement is based on elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration, representing the biggest breakthrough in months.

Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire to free hostages.

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