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Israel and Hamas Reach Deal on First-Phase Gaza Cease-Fire

Unresolved details on troop pullback, monitoring and compliance cloud the plan.

Overview

  • Dutch public broadcaster NPO Radio 1 reported overnight agreement on an initial truce, with world leaders and aid groups welcoming the development.
  • President Donald Trump publicly hailed the deal as a "historic" breakthrough and said hostages would be freed very soon.
  • Reporting from Omroep West, citing NOS and mediators, says the first phase envisions releases of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, an Israeli military pullback to an agreed line, and expanded humanitarian access.
  • A Reuters-sourced account relayed by Omroep West says signing in Cairo was expected around midday with the truce to start immediately, though official implementation specifics remain sparse.
  • Broadcasters invited public reaction while noting on-air poll results are not representative, reflecting active debate over feasibility and adherence.