3 h. ago Hamas releases final hostages as first phase of peace plan is implemented

Israel frees more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in significant foreign policy success for Donald Trump

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3 h. ago Hamas releases final hostages as Trump hails ‘historic dawn’

Israel frees more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as first phase of peace plan is implemented

Politics

9 h. ago Starmer expresses ‘deep relief’ at release of all remaining Israeli hostages

Sir Keir also insisted it was now ‘crucial’ to implement US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in the Middle East.

Politics

4 d. ago Gaza ceasefire deal: What we know so far about the ‘first phase’ of the peace plan

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisonersFull story: ‘First phase’ of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and HamasDonald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of a peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners held in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, thanking mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. He said: “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”Hamas said it had reached the agreement, confirming the deal includes an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave and a hostage-prisoner exchange. The group said in a statement the deal came after “responsible and serious negotiations” over the Trump’s proposal.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu than...

Economics

4 d. ago Trump claims Israel and Hamas have signed off on ‘first Phase of our Peace Plan’ and all hostages will be released ‘very soon’

President says he could visit Gaza as part of a trip to seal the peace deal this weekend

Politics

9 d. ago Israel prepares to implement 'first stage' of Trump's Gaza peace plan

It came after Trump posted a video celebrating the deal, though he similarly was waiting to get it 'in concrete' with Hamas and Israel.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer vows to work with Middle East powers to implement Trump plan for Gaza

Sir Keir spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the President of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

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