US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Hamas have officially greenlit the first phase of a Gaza peace plan 🤝🕊️.
He gave a shout-out to mediators from Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye for making this "historic and unprecedented" move happen 🌍✨.
Since the October 7, 2023 conflict kicked off, the Gaza Strip has faced huge devastation: airstrikes have led to food shortages, displacement and heartbreak. Gaza’s health authorities report at least 67,183 lives lost and 169,841 injured.
While details on Phase One are still rolling out—and we’re all eager to see if it holds up—the news has sparked cautious optimism across the region. Is this the fresh start many have been waiting for? Only time will tell ⏳.
Stay tuned as we track this unfolding story and what it means for everyday people on the ground. 📲
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Trump: Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza peace plan
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