After diplomatic tsunami: Global leaders welcome Gaza deal
Global leaders react to Trump peace plan with messages of relief and calls for full implementation of ceasefire terms.
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Elation in Hostages Square: 'After two years, we can finally breathe'
Hundreds of people flocked to Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square overnight after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas. The square, a powerful symbol over the past two years, transformed from a site of anguish into one of joy.
Israeli cabinet to approve ceasefire deal
Israel is set to approve a ceasefire with Hamas following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that a deal had been reached during talks in Sharm el-Sheikh. According to the agreement, the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas is expected to begin on Saturday and conclude by Sunday.
Trump: Israel and Hamas signed first phase of Gaza peace plan
Under the US-brokered peace plan, all hostages held in Gaza will be released and IDF forces will carry out a withdrawal to an agreed upon line. Trump hails ‘great day’ for Middle East and US.
US to back IDF action if Hamas violates Trump plan
Hamas received assurances from mediators that fighting would not resume. Meanwhile, Israeli and American diplomatic sources say that if the terrorist organization significantly violates one of the Trump plan’s core principles, Israel will be entitled to respond militarily, with American backing.
Hamas agrees to hostage deal
The Arabic-language Sky News channel reported, citing its sources, that a full ceasefire deal has been reached and includes a gradual withdrawal of IDF troops from 70% of the Gaza Strip, as well as the implementation of a hostage deal.
Trump: We ended the war in Gaza, hostages released on Monday or Tuesday
US President Donald Trump declared Thursday evening that the war between Israel and Hamasin the Gaza Strip has ended, expressing optimism that the release of hostages, both living and deceased, would take place early next week.
Hamas says all living hostages can be freed within 72 hours
Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh have made rapid progress, with cautious optimism on all sides. According to multiple diplomatic sources, a deal is expected to be finalized within 24 to 36 hours.
Trump: 'We're close to a deal in the Middle East'
According to the Associated Press, the note US President Donald Trump received from Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: "We need you to approve a Truth Social post so you can announce deal first."
Preparations underway in Israel for return of hostages
With the possible release of 20 living hostages from the Gaza Strip, the IDF are preparing for their arrival on a larger scale than in previous instances. Officer quarters at the Re’im military base are being converted into reception areas for the hostages.