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  • Agreement Approved: The Israeli government has approved the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, and the release of hostages. This follows significant pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

  • Hamas Confirmation: Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya states they’ve received assurances from mediators and the US administration confirming that the war is completely over.

  • Hostage Release: The deal is predicated on the release of hostages held in Gaza. The fate of those hostages (alive or deceased) is included in the framework.

  • US Monitoring: 200 US military personnel will be deployed to "supervise and observe" the agreement's implementation, with potential involvement of Egyptian, Qatari, Turkish, and Emirati forces. They will not be deployed within Gaza itself (primary role is monitoring and verification).

2. Key Statements & Reactions

  • Donald Trump: Plans to travel to the Middle East, anticipating the return of hostages by Monday or Tuesday.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar: The hostage release is expected to end the war.

  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Expressed hope for peace, security, and stability between Israelis and Palestinians. He called the agreement a "historic moment".

  • Greta Thunberg: Published an image of an Israeli hostage to raise awareness of the treatment of Palestinian prisoners.

3. Future Plans & Initiatives

  • Reconstruction Conference: Germany wants to co-host an international conference with Egypt to focus on rebuilding Gaza.

  • US Navy Revival (Trump’s Proposal): Donald Trump suggests resurrecting older battleships to strengthen the US Navy (a separate initiative, but mentioned in the news roundup).

4. Context and Background

  • The agreement follows two years of war triggered by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

  • As of the agreement, 47 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least 25 confirmed deceased.

  • The offensive by Israel led to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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