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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phases of a ceasefire deal that aims to end the war in Gaza , which entered its third year on Tuesday. The deal relies on the exchange of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel. This announcement comes just hours after President Trump informed reporters at the White House that he is prepared to travel to the Middle East as early as this weekend.

🎧 Within 72 hours of signing the agreement, Hamas said it will release all living hostages , which is believed to be 20 people, NPR's Carrie K

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