Israel and Hamas have agreed to a multi-stage ceasefire agreement that includes the release of hostages.
According to an announcement from the White House,
This transaction consists of three phases. Phase 1 lasts 6 weeks. This includes a complete and complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza. A large number of hostages held by Hamas, including women, elderly people, and injured people, were released. And I am proud that Americans will also be participating in the first stage of hostage release…
The second phase would then begin, with all remaining Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza and the temporary ceasefire becoming permanent, in exchange for the release of the surviving hostages, including male soldiers. And finally phase 3. The final remains of the murdered hostages will be returned to their families. And a large-scale reconstruction plan for Gaza begins.
In the first phase, Hamas agreed to release 33 Israeli hostages, giving priority to women, children and men over 50. According to FOX News, “the execution of the operation relies on extensive coordination between the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet, the Israel Police, and the Israel Police.” Ministry of Health, International Red Cross, Egyptian authorities. ”
In the second phase of the agreement, Hamas plans to release the young men and Israeli soldiers. At this stage, Israel will also return approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners of war and begin its withdrawal from Gaza, allowing residents to return home. Hamas returns hostages who died during Phase 3.
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Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have praised the ceasefire.
According to Biden,
This is the ceasefire agreement that I introduced last spring. Today, Hamas and Israel agreed to their ceasefire agreement. And as those of you who have followed the negotiations can attest, the path to ending the war was not easy. I've worked in foreign policy for decades. This is one of the toughest negotiations I have ever experienced.
President Trump posted on TRUTH social:
As FOX News Digital noted, “Sources told FOX News Digital that a weekend meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, reportedly led to a breakthrough. Mr. Witkoff's assurances reportedly persuaded Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the deal, despite threats from right-wing parties to leave the coalition if it passed.
Humanitarian aid will also be introduced to Gaza during this period, and Israel is preparing for various contingencies to maintain stability and ensure the success of the operation.
