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Israel Approves First-Phase Gaza Deal, Starting 72-Hour Hostage Exchange Clock

A U.S.-brokered framework triggers a rapid pullback with a timed hostage-prisoner exchange under international monitoring.

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Einav Zangauker, mother of the hostage Matan Zangauker, reacts to the announcement that the first phase of a peace deal has been agreed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers remarks at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Dec. 10, 2023. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.

Overview

  • Israel’s cabinet approved the first-stage framework, triggering an IDF redeployment to the agreed ‘yellow line’ within 24 hours and initiating preparations to receive returning hostages.
  • Under the plan, Hamas is expected to hand over about 20 living and 28 deceased hostages within 72 hours, while Israel would release roughly 1,950 Palestinian prisoners, including about 250 serving life sentences.
  • U.S. officials say about 200 American personnel will deploy to Israel to help support and monitor implementation, with no U.S. troops entering Gaza; President Trump plans a regional trip tied to the agreement.
  • The IDF welcomed the deal but ordered forces to stay on alert and detailed logistics for the reception of returnees, including medical evacuation protocols and designated hospital readiness.
  • Political tensions persist as far-right ministers oppose the prisoner releases and threaten the coalition, and violence continued before the truce takes effect, with Israeli strikes reported in Gaza and the IDF announcing one soldier killed.