Gaza Peace Deal: The war that has been going on between Israel and Hamas for the last two years has come to an end. US President Donald Trump has played an important role in stopping this war. Donald Trump has left for the Middle East for the further process of this ceasefire, where today 20 Israeli hostages will be released by Hamas. After this, Israel will also release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Before leaving for Israel, Trump announced that “the war in Gaza is over. After the war between Israel and Hamas that has been going on for more than two years, Hamas is preparing for the release of Israeli hostages.
The war is over…
“The war is over. Okay? You understand?” Trump told the media on Air Force One while leaving for Israel. He also said that “This trip to the Middle East is special. Everyone is very excited at this time, because this is a very special event.”
Will this ceasefire last?
When asked if he thought the ceasefire in Gaza would hold, the US President said, “I think the ceasefire will hold… I think people are tired.”
20 Israeli hostages will be released today
Trump also said that he was not sure whether he would be present at the time of the release of the 20 surviving Israeli hostages. “They have 20 hostages and we can free them a little quicker. They were in places you wouldn’t want to know about,” he said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, CIA Chief John Ratcliffe and top US military officer Dan Kane are also present during Trump’s visit to the Middle East.
Israel will also release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners
During the first phase of the Gaza peace agreement, Hamas will release all Israeli hostages kidnapped during the October 7 attack, after which Israel will release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners from its prisons and aid will be allowed into the Gaza Strip. However, it is not yet clear how the subsequent phases of the ceasefire agreement will proceed.
Netanyahu declared victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory on Sunday as the country awaits the return of the hostages after two years. Netanyahu said, “Together we achieved a tremendous victory, a victory that stunned the whole world. But at the same time, let me tell you that the fight is not over yet.” Quoting a Bible verse, he said, “This is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow our children will return to our borders.”