A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now underway, with President Donald Trump expected to visit Israel next week as hostages are released and a peace agreement is signed.

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, posted early Friday morning, "The 72-hour period to release the hostages has begun." This message was confirmed by the Israeli military, marking what both sides hope will be the turning point in this conflict.

The International Red Cross says the next steps will be a huge challenge, calling the timeline for the hostage and prisoner releases extremely tight. To make it possible, the White House says 200 U.S. troops are already in Israel working with allies , aid groups, and private organizations to monitor the truce and keep supplies flowing into Gaza. The United Nations pla

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