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The details: It is believed the deal calls for Hamas to release nearly 50 hostages, living and dead, and for Israel to free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

As outlined by Trump last week, other key elements of the deal call for Hamas to disarm and give up a future role in governing Gaza, the seaside territory devastated by two years of fighting.

Israel is expected to keep some troops in Gaza for now but would eventually remove them as the ceasefire solidifies and peace takes hold.

The precise details of these key provisions were not immediately clear.

Background: The war began with a surprise attack by Hamas on southern Israel in the early morning of Oct. 7, 2023. Nearly 1,200 people were killed, mostly Israeli civilians, including many attending a weekend

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