Ceasefire in Gaza approved by Israeli cabinet
10 hours ago
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- #Ceasefire Deal
- #Israel-Hamas Conflict
- President Donald Trump announced the 'first phase' of a peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, including a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
- Trump plans to travel to Egypt for the official signing of the ceasefire deal.
- The Israeli government approved the deal, which includes the release of all hostages, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and delivery of humanitarian aid.
- Hamas agreed to the deal but has not committed to disarming, a key stipulation of Trump's proposal.
- The U.S. is preparing to deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, though they will not enter Gaza itself.
- The agreement comes nearly two years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 people and led to over 67,000 deaths in Gaza.
- World leaders, including former President Barack Obama and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, welcomed the deal, while some Republicans called for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Israeli far-right ministers expressed opposition to the deal, citing concerns over the release of Palestinian prisoners.
- Families of hostages celebrated the news but remain anxious about the uncertain status of their loved ones.
- The deal includes a 72-hour window for Hamas to release hostages once the ceasefire takes effect, with expectations that releases will begin on Monday.