US President Donald Trump has confirmed Israel and Hamas have both agreed to the “first phase” of his Gaza peace plan.
The breakthrough comes two years and two days after Hamas launched an attack inside Israel that killed more than 1200 people and led to 251 others being taken back to Gaza as hostages.
Israel responded by launching a military attack in Gaza that has led to the deaths of an estimated 67,000 people.
“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“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!
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