Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange - A ceasefire has taken effect, with Israel awaiting final details for cabinet approval of the first stage of the Trump peace plan [1] - The agreement involves the release of approximately 2,000 jailed Palestinians, including convicted terrorists, in exchange for hostages [3][22] - The release of at least 20 live hostages is expected over the weekend if the deal is signed [7] - The initial phase of the hostage release is planned for 72 hours [8] Political and Diplomatic Landscape - Prime Minister Netanyahu is believed to have the majority support in the cabinet to pass the deal [2][5] - The Trump peace plan has garnered international agreement, including from Israel and the Palestinian Authority, but Hamas's full agreement is pending [9][10] - The Trump administration's pressure on Hamas is seen as effective in achieving results [10][24] Hamas's Role and Intentions - There is a consensus that Hamas, as a terrorist organization, cannot be part of a future of stability and peace [14][15] - The second stage of the peace plan involves Hamas leadership, which Israel has agreed to, along with Turkey, Jordan, Qatar, and the United States [17] Public Sentiment in Israel - The Israeli public is experiencing mixed feelings, with joy over the hostages' return but also heavy-heartedness due to the release of convicted terrorists [3][21] - The return of the hostages is viewed as a "breath of air" after two years of battling [19][20]

Stuart, what do we know about what has been agreed on. I mean, it's hugely consequential. I think he has, you know, over the last few days has been pretty much radio silence coming out of Egypt.So we really didn't know what was happening. And then we had sort of some of the big guns showed up and joined those talks. And then seemingly, you know, suddenly we have phase one of a deal.And it really is the most progress that we've had in months and months and months and months. And it sounds like all sides are ...

And good evening. We are coming on the air with breaking news. President Trump has just announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan that eventually could end the warrant in Gaza. The president writing on Truth Social, quote, "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 ...

Donald Trump announced on social media the apparent signing or agreement of a peace deal to end Israel's two-year war in Gaza. Quote, "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." We first got wind of this last week when Trump proposed a peace plan that I ...

Geopolitical Implications - A peace plan's first phase has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas, potentially ending the Gaza war [1] - The peace plan anticipates the imminent release of all hostages [1]

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We had some very good meetings in the countries of the world. A lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslims, Arabs and many others have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it's working. Well, let's bring in Bloomberg Joumanna Bercetche in Dubai.So Hamas responding then to this 20 points Gaza plan. On Friday, what was in that response and how is it being received by Israel. Yeah, well, the response came quite late Friday evening.There had been anticipation of them actually respondin ...

To the world, Hamas said it has accepted major parts of President Trump’s peace plan. Internally, Hamas remains bitterly divided over how to proceed. https://t.co/JaiWvdU81L ...

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As things stand right now, the ball is completely in Hamas's court. Today is a historic day for peace. President Trump on Monday proposed a 20point plan to end the war in Gaza.This is largely what Netanyahu wanted, which was Hamas to have no role in the future governance of Gaza and for them to essentially demilitarize and surrender. The other requirement in the plan is that Hamas give up all 48 hostages, about 20 living, within 72 hours of when the deal is agreed to. That means that Hamas has to give up al ...