Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas Agree to Partial Gaza Peace Plan

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza, allowing for the release of remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

This agreement comes as part of a plan proposed by the Trump administration, marking a significant breakthrough in the two-year-old war.

Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

A key aspect of this agreement is the freeing of hostages and prisoners, a crucial step towards peace in the region.

Authors: Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, and Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to a partial peace plan.

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