Hostages freed from Hamas captivity after Gaza ceasefire agreement

Описание: Israel and Hamas have both signed on to the first phase of a historic peace deal brokered by the United States, marking a significant step towards ending the two-year war. The agreement starts with a ceasefire and the release of hostages. President Donald Trump celebrated the deal during a cabinet meeting on Thursday.
"We ended the war in Gaza and really on a much bigger basis created peace, and I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace. Peace in the Middle East," he said.
The ceasefire in Gaza is expected to take effect within 24 hours of Israel's formal ratification of the plan. Government leaders were meeting ahead of a formal vote on Thursday evening. Phase one includes a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and then a 72-hour countdown will commence for Hamas to release hostages. There are approximately 20 believed to be alive and the remains of 25 others are believed to still be held.
"We are getting the hostages back on Tuesday, Monday or Tuesday, and that'll be a day of joy. I'm gonna try and make a trip over," Trump said Thursday. His trip is reportedly set to include trips to Israel and Egypt.

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