Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to the first stage of Donald Trump’s peace plan after two years and two days of war in Gaza .
It’s a momentous occasion which has triggered jubilant celebrations in the Middle East, even though there’s still a long road ahead. Here’s what you need to know.
A recap on the Gaza war
While tensions in the Middle East have been around for decades – if not longer – they reached new heights on October 7, 2023.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas killed 1,200 people on Israeli soil and took a further 250 people hostage.
Israel declared war immediately, imposed an aid blockade on the Palestinian territory and began a ground offensive, claiming they wanted to completely eliminate Hamas.
International journalists were not allowed into the area.
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