Summary
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in their ongoing conflict, marking a potential end to the violence in Gaza. The ceasefire deal, mediated by international parties and including terms like releasing hostages and prisoners, aims for long-term peace. However, details such as when the ceasefire starts are still unclear.
Key Facts
- Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire to end the fighting in Gaza.
- President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have approved the first phase of a peace plan.
- The agreement includes the release of hostages by Hamas and prisoners by Israel.
- The ceasefire was mediated by the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
- Israel and Hamas communicated through mediators since they do not speak directly.
- Previous ceasefires failed, but this one has strong international support.
- The conflict started with a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing nearly 1,200 people.
- The violence has resulted in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction in Gaza.
