After two years of relentless conflict, a glimmer of hope shines as Israel’s cabinet greenlights a ceasefire with Hamas. 🎉 Within 24 hours, guns go silent in Gaza—and within 72 hours, the last Israeli hostages are set to be released.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation, the deal swaps Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and maps out a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. It’s the biggest breakthrough so far in a war where over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed.
From Gaza City to Tel Aviv, people cheered the news. Hamas’ Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya said he received guarantees from the United States and other mediators that 'the conflict is over.'
Once the ceasefire kicks in, aid trucks loaded with food, water, and medical supplies will roll into Gaza. Hundreds of thousands who’ve been living in makeshift tents will finally get some relief. 🚚💊
Right now, 20 hostages are believed alive in Gaza, 26 are presumed dead, and two are unaccounted for. Hamas cautions that retrieving the bodies of the fallen could take longer than freeing those still alive.
This first phase of the ceasefire marks a turning point—proof that even in the darkest moments, dialogue and diplomacy can pave the way for peace. 🌍🤝
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