Summary
President Trump helped Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire that involves exchanging hostages and prisoners and withdrawing some Israeli forces from Gaza. The agreement also allows more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, but many issues, like Hamas disarmament and forming a new Palestinian state, still need resolution. There are also discussions about an international force to help stabilize the area, but details are not final.
Key Facts
- Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange hostages and prisoners.
- Israel plans to withdraw its military from most of Gaza.
- Humanitarian aid to Gaza is set to increase, with 400 aid trucks per day initially.
- The agreement calls for Hamas to disarm and for setting up a Palestinian state without Hamas.
- An international force is proposed to stabilize Gaza, but no countries have committed troops.
- President Trump saw a chance to act after an Israeli strike in Qatar faced criticism.
- About 67,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, according to Hamas and the UN.
- Over 400 bodies of fighters will be returned to Hamas by Israel.
