In a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace plan that includes the release of all remaining hostages and steps toward ending the war in Gaza.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deal on Wednesday. He posted: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan.

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“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. All Parties will be treated fairly!

“This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, a

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