Summary
Israel and Hamas have agreed to start a peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners. President Donald Trump announced this development, which is backed by negotiations in Egypt. The plan aims to eventually bring a lasting peace to the region.
Key Facts
- Israel and Hamas have agreed on a "first phase" to pause fighting.
- The agreement includes releasing hostages and prisoners.
- President Trump supports the peace plan and announced the details.
- Negotiations took place in Egypt with help from Qatar.
- The plan aims to end a war that began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas attack.
- Israeli officials and Hamas both confirmed the initial agreement.
- The conflict so far has resulted in about 1,200 Israeli deaths and tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths.
- There are ongoing discussions about Hamas potentially disarming and future governance of the area.
