Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire and captive exchange between Israel and Hamas sparked celebrations across Gaza and Israel. Crowds filled the streets as hopes rose for an end to the two-year war and the beginning of lasting peace.

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Donald Trump has confirmed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, which includes a ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement stipulates the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line as initial steps toward a lasting peace. The announcement was met with celebrations in Gaza and relief among families of hostages, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as a diplomatic and moral victory for Israel. The deal was facilitated with the help of mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, and follows extensive negotiations to resolve key issues such as the pace of troop withdrawal and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Celebrations after Trump announces first phase of ceasefire

From Donald Trump, the first hints of a breakthrough in the talks to end the war in Gaza. I was just dealing with people from the Middle East, our people and other people on the potential peace deal for the Middle East. Peace for the Middle East, that's a beautiful phrase and we hope it's going to come true, but it's very close and they're doing very well. A short time later, the unusual sight of the Secretary of State adding to the urgency. I'm just giving, yeah, I was just given a note by... Then in a post on his social media platform, Donald Trump confirmed they had a deal, writing, I'm very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan. This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps towards a strong, durable and everlasting peace. All parties will be treated fairly. This is a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, all surrounding nations and the United States of America and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey who worked with us to make this historic and unprecedented event happen. Blessed are the peacemakers. News was greeted with celebrations in Gaza, the hope that after more than two years, the bombings, the attacks, the continuing unrelenting pain of death may be about to end. These are the moments that are considered historic, long awaited by Palestinian citizens after two years of killing and genocide that was committed with arrogance. The joy we saw a short time ago in the street is relief from the massacres, killings and genocide. Thank God. Today, President Trump announced that the war stopped. We are very happy. This is something joyful for us and we thank our brothers and anyone who contributed, even if verbally, to stop this war and to stop the bloodshed. Israeli relatives of those being held captive in Gaza were in DC to ask the president to do more to secure their freedom. Yesterday, we gathered here in the Sukkot of hope with the Trump administration. And today, President Trump has done it. He announced just now that our loved ones, the hostages, are coming home. We will not stop fighting until we see the last of the 48 return to their family, those who were murdered in captivity, buried in Gaza. return to their family, those who were murdered in captivity, buried in the land of Israel, those who are still alive, walking through the border and reuniting with us, the families. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted with the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the state of Israel. From the beginning, I made it clear we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved. Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point. I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages. Donald Trump revealed his 20 point plan for peace in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House last month. Hamas and the Israelis indicated a willingness to move forward, but several important sticking points had to be negotiated, including how far and how fast Israel will move out of Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners. One observer says Israel must follow through on promises and commitments made. That seems to be the rallying cry for Israel to maintain international sympathy, that they have to do what they're allegedly have to massacre Palestinians as part of an effort to get the hostages back. If you give up the hostages, Israel doesn't have that excuse anymore. But in material terms, for people who know that this was never Israel's primary concern, that the primary concern is an effort to eliminate Palestinian existence between the river and the sea, that project is very much going to remain in the hands of Netanyahu and potentially ongoing. Donald Trump promised a ceasefire in Gaza long before he moved back into the White House. It's taken longer than expected, much longer than he would have wanted. It's now thought he'll travel to Israel at the weekend to cement the deal and to mark a moment in history. Alan Fisher, Al Jazeera, Washington.

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