Israel and Hamas agree 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
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The release of all living and dead hostages in Gaza within 72 hours of Israel accepting the agreement. Once all hostages are released, Israel will release 250 life-sentence prisoners, plus 1,700 Palestinians detained after Oct. 7, 2023. A requirement for Hamas to lay down its arms, and a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory.
Israel assesses that Hamas may not be able to find and return all the remaining dead hostages in Gaza, according to three Israeli sources, a fact that may complicate efforts to reach a deal to end the war.
Israel and Hamas are preparing for a hostage exchange as the first phase of the signed ceasefire deal. And, the Justice Department has indicted Letitia James after pressure from President Trump.
American troops will join soldiers from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and UAE in establishing a coordination center in Israel