Israel and Hamas have both agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan for Gaza. The announcement landed late Wednesday into Thursday local time, with President Donald Trump saying the parties “ signed off” on Phase One. The initial bundle calls for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages, an Israeli military pullback to a defined line inside Gaza, a pause in fighting, and a large prisoner exchange. Street scenes in Tel Aviv and Gaza ran the gamut from relief to disbelief. Cabinet action in Israel and implementation steps are expected within days.

US President Donald Trump says Gaza will soon have a peace plan. Despite optimism from all sides, the details are murky and it’s uncertain how well the final deal will hold. pic.twitter.com/gQvtYVMGUN

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