"Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement to release remaining captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, marking a significant step towards ending Israel's genocidal war that has caused tens of thousands of deaths and created a devastating humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The deal, following United States President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan announced last month, will be signed on Thursday in Egypt. The agreement will allow increased humanitarian aid into Gaza after more than two years of war."
"Trump's broader plan envisions Hamas disarmament and a transitional Gaza authority led by the president himself, though these aspects remain unaddressed in the current agreement. A Hamas source told the AFP news agency the group will exchange 20 living captives simultaneously for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners during the deal's initial phase, with the exchange occurring within 72 hours of implementation."
Israel and Hamas reached a Gaza ceasefire to exchange remaining captives for Palestinian prisoners, with the deal to be signed in Egypt. The agreement follows US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan and will permit increased humanitarian aid into Gaza after more than two years of war. Israeli forces have started preparing to withdraw troops under the arrangement. The broader US plan calls for Hamas disarmament and a transitional Gaza authority led by Trump, but those elements are not included in the current phase. A Hamas source said 20 living captives will be exchanged simultaneously for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners within 72 hours. Celebrations erupted across Gaza as residents expressed relief.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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