In a surprise post on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have given the green light to the first phase of his much-debated peace plan 🕊️. The big moves include getting hostages released, Israeli troops pulling back to an agreed line, and letting vital aid flow into Gaza.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Hostage swap: All remaining hostages are set to be freed soon. 🙌
- Troop withdrawal: Israeli forces will pull back to a pre-agreed boundary as a confidence-building step. 🤝
- Humanitarian aid: Fresh supplies of food, water and medicine will enter Gaza, easing the dire situation. 💧🍲💊
Hamas praised the efforts of mediators in Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye, and called on Trump and other guarantor states to make sure the plan stays on track—no dodging or delays, please! 🇶🇦🇪🇬🇹🇷
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also weighed in, writing, 'With God’s help we will bring them all home.' He’ll meet his cabinet soon to give the plan the official thumbs up.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the deal late Thursday, saying it covers all the mechanisms needed to end the fighting, swap prisoners and let life-saving aid in.
Looking ahead, Trump hinted he might jet off to Egypt this weekend to seal the deal in person, possibly as early as Saturday ✈️. Stay tuned as this story unfolds in real time on your feeds!
For all of us hoping for lasting calm in the region, this phase is just the start. Let’s keep an eye on how it evolves and what it means for peace on the ground. 🌍❤️
Reference(s):
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