Overview

• Israel, Hamas and Qatar confirmed agreement on the first phase, with Israel’s cabinet ratifying a ceasefire that provides for hostage releases and an initial troop pullback.
• The framework calls for freeing 48 hostages within roughly 72 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with Israeli forces withdrawing to an agreed line in Gaza.
• Crowds celebrated in Gaza and Tel Aviv, hostage families urged the Nobel panel to honor Trump, and some Israeli and foreign leaders voiced support for his candidacy.
• The White House labeled Trump “The Peace President” and allies intensified lobbying for Nobel recognition following the deal’s announcement.
• The Nobel Committee rejected viral claims that Trump was disqualified, reiterated that nominations are confidential and closed Jan. 31, and said its final meeting was held Monday.