Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, Trump announced, hailing what he called a “strong” and “durable” peace after more than two years of conflict.

“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly!”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would convene his government on Thursday to approve the agreement, and thanked Trump and his team. “With God’s help we will bring them all home

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