Israel, Hamas Reach Hostage Deal in Gaza Breakthrough

Israel and Hamas have agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, a major breakthrough in the US- and Qatari-brokered negotiations to end their two-year war.

“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” US President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”