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What is in the Israel-Hamas deal?

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The Israel-Hamas deal includes a ceasefire, release of all hostages by Hamas, release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The agreement was brokered with international mediation and aims for lasting peace, but details on disarmament and Gaza's future governance remain unresolved.

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Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds

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  • A peace deal brokered by President Trump aims to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. 43s
  • The agreement includes disarmament of Hamas, increased humanitarian aid, and potential new governance in Gaza. 48s
  • Deep mistrust persists, with low support for a two-state solution among Israelis and continued support for armed resistance among some Gazans. 1m 21s
  • The first phase requires Hamas to release Israeli hostages and Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, with a halt to military activity. 1m 56s
  • President Trump plans to visit Egypt and Israel to participate in signing ceremonies and oversee the deal's implementation. 3m 13s
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Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds

The deal ends the war in Gaza, returns all Israeli hostages, disarms Hamas, accelerates humanitarian aid, and may lead to new governance in Gaza.

Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week
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Reuters
14 hours ago
Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week

The agreement includes a ceasefire, partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
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Africanews
17 hours ago
Celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

Hamas will free remaining hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and Israeli troops will partially pull back from Gaza.

Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal

The first stage sees all captives freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Celebrations after Trump announces first phase of ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Celebrations after Trump announces first phase of ceasefire

The agreement stipulates a ceasefire, release of hostages, and Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed line as initial steps.

What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal
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CBS News
1 day ago
What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal

All hostages will be released soon and Israel will withdraw troops to a mutually agreed line as first steps toward a durable peace.

Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
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CBS News
1 day ago
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says

The deal's first phase includes the release of all hostages and Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed line as steps toward peace.

Israel-Hamas peace talks to continue in Egypt over U.S. ceasefire plan
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Africanews
3 days ago
Israel-Hamas peace talks to continue in Egypt over U.S. ceasefire plan

The first phase includes the release of hostages held in Gaza and the establishment of a ceasefire.

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