Summary
Israel's Cabinet has approved an agreement to halt the war in Gaza. This deal includes Israel withdrawing its troops, the release of hostages and prisoners, and reopening the Rafah crossing. President Trump's envoys took part in the discussions.
Key Facts
- Israel's Cabinet approved an agreement to stop the war in Gaza.
- The agreement involves Israel initially withdrawing from Gaza.
- Around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be released.
- Twenty Israeli hostages will be freed after two years, along with the remains of 28 deceased hostages.
- The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen under a joint Egyptian-European operation.
- Hamas must release all remaining hostages within 72 hours of the Rafah crossing's reopening.
- Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians detained after an attack in 2023.
- President Trump's envoys were involved in the Cabinet meeting and discussions.
