Reactions to Israel and Hamas peace plan announcement

We are now learning that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trump’s peace plan to pause fighting and release the remaining hostages held in Gaza. National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer is joining LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to discuss what comes next for the reported peace plan.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan, which includes a pause in fighting and the release of some hostages and prisoners.

Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt for days to hash out a Trump-backed peace plan that he hopes will ultimately result in a permanent end to the two-year war and bring about a sustainable peace in the region.

Families of hostages

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