Israel and Hamas today reached a deal to end two years of fighting in Gaza through a ceasefire that includes the release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside the gradual pullout of Israeli troops from the enclave. [1]. [2], [3]
The agreement, built around Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, marks the first tangible step toward ending the war. While it promises a temporary ceasefire, crucial details about the full cessation of hostilities and the framework for long-term peace remain unresolved.
Israeli hostages are expected to be freed over the weekend, likely on Sunday, though uncertainty surrounds the timeline for Palestinian prisoners’ release and the logistics of the IDF’s withdrawal.
The ceasefire is expected to take effect on the ground in the Gaza Strip once the agreement is signed at noon on Thursday.
Trump, who played a decisive role in brokering the accord, announced late Wednesday on social media that both sides had agreed to the first phase of his peace plan. He also indicated he might travel to Egypt this weekend, where further Gaza negotiations are underway.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will convene his cabinet on Thursday to sign the agreement. According to the Associated Press, the ceasefire will only formally take effect after that meeting.
Some of the most contentious points — including who will govern Gaza after the war and how, or if, Hamas will disarm — have been left for future negotiations, signaling that while the fighting may pause, the path to peace remains uncertain.
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