Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the “first phase” of a plan promoted by President Donald Trump to end the devastating conflict in Gaza.

The initiative begins with a ceasefire that is expected to go into effect after Israel’s Cabinet votes on the truce agreement reached with Hamas following indirect talks in the Egyptian beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. That Cabinet vote to approve the deal is expected Thursday.

Israel, Hamas reach a ceasefire, with hostages and prisoners to be freed within days

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

Here is what to expect after the Israeli Cabinet approves the deal, according to a person br

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