"Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phases of a ceasefire deal that aims to end the war in Gaza, which entered its third year on Tuesday. The deal relies on the exchange of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel. This announcement comes just hours after President Trump informed reporters at the White House that he is prepared to travel to the Middle East as early as this weekend."
"Within 72 hours of signing the agreement, Hamas said it will release all living hostages, which is believed to be 20 people, NPR's Carrie Kahn, who is in Tel Aviv, tells Up First. Israel says it will make a partial pullback in the territory, but will remain deep inside Gaza. Israel plans to release 2,000 detainees and prisoners. But some major sticking points still need to be worked out beyond this phase."
Israel and Hamas agreed to initial ceasefire phases to end the war in Gaza, relying on an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinians detained by Israel. Hamas said it would release all living hostages within 72 hours of signing, believed to be about 20 people. Israel said it will make a partial pullback but remain deep inside Gaza and plans to release 2,000 detainees. Major sticking points remain beyond the initial phase. People in Gaza feel relieved but cautious. The U.S. Senate has failed multiple votes on funding amid partisan standoffs, and airports face delays tied to air-traffic controller staffing.
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