According to President Trump, hostages could be released from Gaza as soon as Monday. The president also says he's considering *** trip to the Middle East as ceasefire talks continue. The 20 point peace plan Israel and Hamas are working through states Hamas will release all 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed by Israel to be alive in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin *** withdrawal from the majority of Gaza. Now the timing of the announcement is significant. This week marks 2 years since the Hamas attack in southern Israel triggering the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin. Netanyahu said he would convene the Israeli government today to approve the deal. In an interview with Fox News overnight, President Trump said he spoke with Netanyahu last night about the announcement and that the Prime Minister said, quote, I can't believe it. There are some lingering questions though. It's not exactly clear what the future holds for the conflict in the Middle East and if Hamas will demilitarize like the president has demanded at the White House. I'm Rachel Herzheimer.
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of President Trump's peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan, which includes the release of hostages and a military withdrawal from Gaza.
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan, which includes the release of hostages and a military withdrawal from Gaza. According to Trump, hostages in Gaza could be released as early as Monday, and he is considering traveling to the Middle East as ceasefire talks continue.The 20-point peace plan involves Hamas releasing all 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed by Israel to be alive, in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, the Israeli military will begin to withdraw from the majority of Gaza. The timing of this announcement is significant, as this week marks two years since the Hamas attack in southern Israel that triggered the war.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would convene the Israeli government on Thursday to approve the deal. In an interview with Fox News overnight, Trump said he spoke with Netanyahu Wednesday night about the announcement, and the prime minister said, "I can't believe it."There are some lingering questions, though, as it is not clear where the future of the conflict stands, including whether Hamas will demilitarize as Trump has demanded.Keep watching for more from the Washington News Bureau:
WASHINGTON — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan, which includes the release of hostages and a military withdrawal from Gaza.
, hostages in Gaza could be released as early as Monday, and he is considering traveling to the Middle East as ceasefire talks continue.
involves Hamas releasing all 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed by Israel to be alive, in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, the Israeli military will begin to withdraw from the majority of Gaza.
The timing of this announcement is significant, as this week marks two years since the Hamas attack in southern Israel that triggered the war.
he would convene the Israeli government on Thursday to approve the deal.
In an interview with Fox News overnight, Trump said he spoke with Netanyahu Wednesday night about the announcement, and the prime minister said, "I can't believe it."
There are some lingering questions, though, as it is not clear where the future of the conflict stands, including whether Hamas will demilitarize as Trump has demanded.
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