OMAHA, Neb. —

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. It includes the release of 48 hostages.

Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers took to social media in reaction to the news.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen wrote, "When this deal holds, and the hostages are released by Hamas, President Donald J. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. It is not a close call." This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, writing that the peace deal is an "important and encouraging sign for peace and security for Israel." She added, "Iowa will continue to stand with Israel and pray for the

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