Israel Hamas Peace Deal: First Phase Agreement
- * Trump's Gaza Plan: donald Trump outlined a 20-point plan for Gaza alongside Benjamin Netanyahu.
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* Trump’s Gaza Plan: donald Trump outlined a 20-point plan for Gaza alongside Benjamin Netanyahu. He threatened Hamas with severe consequences if they didn’t agree to the deal by Sunday, after which Hamas accepted in principle with some requested adjustments.
* Negotiations & Implementation: Indirect talks mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Turkey helped refine the plan. Trump may travel to Egypt as early as Saturday to oversee its implementation.
* Hostage & Prisoner Exchange: The plan involves the release of approximately 48 hostages held in Gaza (20 believed to be alive) in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and an additional 1,700 Gazans detained since October 7, 2023. All women and children held by Israel are to be released.
* Timeline: Hamas is expected to release the 20 surviving hostages this weekend as Israeli forces begin withdrawing from most of Gaza. Hostages could be handed over within 72 hours of Israeli government approval, perhaps starting Saturday.
* Trump’s Reaction: Trump hailed the potential deal as a “GREAT Day” for all involved and thanked the mediators.
* Key Players: Trump’s team included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Israel was represented by Ron dermer.