A peace agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas. In the first phase, Israel will partially withdraw its troops from Gaza and Hamas will release the remaining hostages, President Trump said.

The big picture: The breakthrough comes two years after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, with Gaza almost entirely destroyed and more than 67,000 Palestinians killed, according to the Gaza health ministry.

What they're saying: "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace," Trump wrote on Truth Social. • "The war in Gaza is over. The hostages will

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