People across Israel have celebrated the signing of the first phase of the Gaza war peace deal. Photo: AP PHOTO

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could be a first step toward ending a bloody two-year-old war that has roiled the Middle East.

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WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE DEAL?

The agreement on the initial stage of Trump's 20-point framework resulted from indirect talks in Egypt, just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas' attac

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