61 m. ago Keir Starmer hails Trump's Gaza peace deal and expresses 'profound relief' as Hamas agrees to handover remaining hostages as early as Monday

Donald Trump announced late last night the two sides have agreed to the first stage of his plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.

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3 h. ago Starmer expresses ‘profound relief’ as first phase of Gaza peace plan agreed

The warring parties have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Donald Trump’s peace plan, the US president has said.

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4 h. ago Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and release of hostages in major breakthrough

President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan for Gaza, with the release of hostages and prisoners on both sides.

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4 h. ago Israel and Hamas agree US Gaza peace plan with hostages released in days

The agreement follows days of talks in Egypt between Hamas and Israeli representatives, mediated by Qatar, with both sides urged to hash out an agreement over Trump's peace plan for Gaza

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5 h. ago Gaza peace plan agreed declares Trump, with hostages to be released 'soon'

The end of the two-year conflict in Gaza that has claimed tens of thousands of lives appears to be in sight, as Israel and Hamas agree to Donald Trump's deal

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5 h. ago Gaza peace plan agreed declares Trump as hostages to be released 'soon'

The end of the two-year conflict in Gaza that has claimed tens of thousands of lives appears to be in sight, as Israel and Hamas agree to Donald Trump's deal

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5 h. 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...

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7 h. ago Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed first phase of Gaza peace plan

US president says all hostages to be released ‘very soon’ as he hails breakthrough deal

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4 d. ago Israel agrees to ceasefire in Gaza as Trump announces 'withdrawal line' in peace plan

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza as part of a peace plan to end the conflict in the region, with President Donald Trump announcing the 'withdrawal line'

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4 d. ago ‘Glimmer of hope’: Families in Gaza and Israel hold breath over Trump’s peace plan to end bloodshed

Donald Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately as Hamas agrees to release hostages under US-proposed peace plan

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4 d. ago ‘Glimmer of hope’: Families in Gaza hold breath over Trump’s peace plan to end bloodshed

Donald Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately as Hamas agrees to release hostages under US-proposed peace plan

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4 d. ago Israel prepares for hostage release after Hamas agrees to parts of Trump’s peace plan

US president ordered Israel to cease bombing but Gaza residents report scattered explosions

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5 d. ago Donald Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to release hostages in peace plan breakthrough

Hamas says it has agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages, but asks for further negotiations on issues outlined in the US peace plan on Gaza

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5 d. ago Starmer calls for ‘agreement without delay’ on peace plan in Gaza

Hamas accepted elements of the plan to end the nearly two-year war put forward by US President Donald Trump.

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5 d. ago Hamas AGREES to hand over all hostages under Trump peace plan for Gaza: Rejects Tony Blair

Hamas says it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and return the remains of the deceased under Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, Reuters has reported.

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5 d. ago Hamas AGREES to hand over all hostages under Trump peace plan for Gaza: Terrorists praise president

Hamas says it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and return the remains of the deceased under Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, Reuters has reported.

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5 d. ago Hamas agrees to release hostages under Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan

Hamas has agreed to release hostages and hand over administration of the Gaza Strip under Donald Trump's peace proposals, set to end the devastating war in Gaza

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5 d. ago Trump vows ‘all hell’ will break loose if Hamas doesn’t agree to his Gaza peace plan by new deadline

The US president warned Hamas will be ‘quickly extinguished’ if it rejects his peace plan

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5 d. ago Trump gives Hamas deadline of Sunday to agree to Gaza peace plan

US president warns militant group that ‘all HELL . . . will break out’ if it does not sign up to his deal

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9 d. ago Starmer welcomes Trump’s plan for peace in Gaza and calls on Hamas to agree

US President Donald Trump unveiled his plan on Monday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly committed to it.

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