Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
- Last week, President Donald Trump brokered a 20-point peace plan to end the two-year Gaza war, securing staged Israeli withdrawals and the release of 48 remaining Israeli hostages by Monday.
- After the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, militant group, months of talks and Qatar talks pressure followed heavy civilian tolls and displacement in the Gaza Strip.
- In a rare bipartisan turn, Hillary Clinton, Jake Sullivan, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. John Fetterman, Rahm Emanuel, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
- All hostages could be released as early as Monday, with President Donald Trump meeting hostage families and addressing the Knesset before leading a summit in Egypt with more than 20 countries.
- Polling indicates 59% overall support, but observers question Hamas disarmament and control of Gaza, while 41% remain 'not sure' about a future Palestinian state, according to the I&I/TIPP Poll of 1.459 adults.
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Never Again: Exchanging Vicious Terrorists For Innocent Hostages
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Trump: Gaza Mission Not Done – Dead Not Returned
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated that Phase 2 of his peace plan for Gaza is underway, even as a major component of the first phase remains unfinished — the return of all the dead hostages to Israel. Of the 28 dead hostages known to be in Gaza, four have been returned, and Hamas has promised to return four more bodies Tuesday night. "ALL TWENTY HOSTAGES ARE BACK AND FEELING AS GOOD AS CAN BE EXPECTED. A big burden has been lifted, but…
Final hostages come home to Israel, but now comes the hard part
In other words, the stakes are nothing less than the legacy and longevity of Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, and the most important criterion is whether it will result in world leaders ousting Hamas from power. #Israelihostages #Hamas #Gaza #Trump
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