Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
12 hours ago
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- Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
- Ceasefire to begin immediately after government approval; Israeli military has 24 hours to withdraw.
- Plan includes release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, with living hostages to be freed in days.
- Hamas demands release of around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, opening of border crossings, and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- U.S. to send 200 troops to Israel as part of an international team to monitor the ceasefire.
- War has killed tens of thousands, caused famine, and left Gaza in ruins.
- Reactions in Gaza and Israel are mixed, with cautious optimism and grief over losses.
- Trump plan includes international security force for Gaza, reconstruction effort, and vague future role for Palestinian Authority.
- No clear path to Palestinian statehood in the plan, which Netanyahu opposes.