Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was put forward by the Trump administration. “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 toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace,” US President Donald Trump said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “With God’s help we will bring them all home.” Hamas said it had agreed to a deal that will lead to the end of the war in Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli troops, entry of aid into Gaza and exchange of prisoners for hostages. Hamas called on Trump and mediators to ensure that Israel implements all the provisions of the deal “without disavowal or delay in implementation of what was agreed on.”