Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan. The terror group has pledged to release all Israeli hostages and Israel will withdraw its troops to an “agreed-upon line”. The US president hailed the “historic and unprecedented event” in a late-night announcement, adding that it was the first step towards peace in the Middle East. News of an agreement drew celebratory gatherings from hostage families in Tel Aviv and cautious optimism from some in Gaza. Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.
