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When will the hostages be released?

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A deal has been reached for the imminent release of all hostages as part of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas. The agreement states the hostages will be released very soon, coinciding with an Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed line. Negotiations took place in Egypt and involved multiple international parties.

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What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal

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  • Israel and Hamas have both approved the first phase of a peace plan. 43s
  • The agreement includes the release of all hostages and partial Israeli troop withdrawal. 47s
  • Negotiations were held in Egypt with participation from US, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt. 1m 34s
  • President Trump may travel to the Middle East if the deal proceeds. 1m 51s
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What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal
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CBS News
6 hours ago
What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal

All of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward peace.

Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
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CBS News
7 hours ago
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of the peace plan, meaning all hostages will be released very soon.

Israel, Hamas representatives start negotiations over peace deal
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CBC News
2 days ago
Israel, Hamas representatives start negotiations over peace deal

The plan's first phase gives Hamas 72 hours to release the 48 remaining hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be still alive.

Peace talks on Gaza set to begin in Egypt
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CBS News
3 days ago
Peace talks on Gaza set to begin in Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of the remaining hostages in the coming days.

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