Summary
Israeli forces have started withdrawing troops from Gaza following a cabinet-approved ceasefire plan. This agreement includes a swap, where hostages held by Hamas will be released in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire aims to end a conflict that has lasted two years.
Key Facts
- Israel has started to pull back troops in Gaza, particularly from Gaza City and Khan Yunis.
- The Israeli cabinet approved a ceasefire plan that involves releasing hostages and prisoners.
- Hamas holds 20 living hostages and the bodies of 26, with an expected exchange beginning Monday.
- Israel plans to release around 250 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children.
- An estimated 67,000 Palestinians and around 1,200 Israelis and foreigners have died due to the conflict.
- A UN commission has claimed Israel committed genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies.
- The war affected regional dynamics, weakening groups like Hezbollah and impacting President Trump's Middle East goals.
- Questions remain about Gaza's future governance and reconstruction after the ceasefire.
