DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - U.S. President Donald Trump plans to travel to Egypt next week to witness the signing of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

The proposed ceasefire is expected to be approved by Israel’s Knesset and parliament under the terms that Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.

Leaders of the Jewish faith at Temple Israel in Duluth are reacting to the news.

Rabbi David Steinberg says the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas is, quote, “wonderful news,” but won’t be fully content until those hostages are actually home in Israel.

According ot the Associated Press , the U.S. will be sending 200 troops to “Support and Monitor

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