After months of stalemate, US President Donald Trump secured a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza , a deal that came together following an intense diplomatic push and significant support from several Arab and Muslim nations.

The agreement aims to temporarily halt the conflict sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 , attack on Israel. As part of the deal, Hamas is expected to release 48 hostages in the coming days, though only around 20 are believed to still be alive.

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The officials, who spoke with Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss details that were not authorised for release, said U.S. Central Command is

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