Following extensive negotiations, a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip, representing the first phase of a US-led peace plan, has been announced by President Donald Trump. The agreement, involving Israel and Hamas, reportedly saw a ceasefire take effect at 12:00 local time on Friday, with the Israeli military beginning to withdraw from parts of the territory.
Key components of this initial phase include the release of approximately 20 living Israeli hostages. In exchange, an estimated 250 Palestinian prisoners, many serving life sentences, and 1,700 detainees from Gaza are anticipated to be freed. Furthermore, a significant increase in humanitarian aid is projected, with around 600 trucks expected to enter Gaza daily.
The broader plan outlines the demilitarization of Gaza, including the destruction of all “military, terror and offensive infrastructure.” A “Trump economic development plan,” to be crafted by a panel of experts, aims to facilitate the region’s reconstruction and economic revitalization. While reports indicated scenes of jubilation in Gaza following the announcement, there were also reports of continued Israeli strikes.
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