Gaza latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to ‘historic’ peace deal

A senior Hamas official has accused Israel of trying to “sabotage” the ceasefire agreement by arguing over the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

According to X, Mahmoud Mardawi said, “It seems that Netanyahu is trying to sabotage the ceasefire agreement before its implementation, by withdrawing from the list of prisoner releases in an attempt to derail the agreement.” israel time,

Hamas has requested that Marwan Barghouti, who is serving more than five life sentences for murder, be released along with Palestinian prisoners. But it is not clear whether Israel has agreed to their release.

Israel agreed to release 250 prisoners serving life sentences under Donald Trump’s peace plans.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he would vote for the hostage release plan with “great pleasure”.

“Today, at the government meeting, I will have the privilege of voting for the third time (after November 2023 and January 2025) in favor of the plan to release the hostages,” he wrote on Twitter.

“I will do so with pride, with a full heart and with great joy.

“Without minimizing the costs involved in releasing despicable terrorists. The return of hostages has always been at the forefront of diplomatic efforts. I have always been available to the families of hostages in any case, every day and every hour.

“I have seen up close their pain and suffering, which is immeasurable. Like all of Israel, I am moved with them in anticipation of their imminent reunion with their loved ones, for which they waited and hoped for two years.”

Israel’s critics allege that this has been a military operation Part of expansionist agendaWhile Israel says it does not want to drive the Palestinians out of the Strip and only wants to destroy Hamas.

Supporters of the Palestinian cause will therefore keep a close eye on Israel’s adherence to the withdrawal lines outlined by the agreement, which will be crucial to the establishment of any future Palestinian state. However, the lines are not as clear as they seem.

After a devastating two-year conflict that claimed thousands of lives, things now seem to be moving forward. The plans were announced last Monday, discussed in Egypt this week and agreed upon by the end of Wednesday. Bringing hope back to a war-weary region,

But sticking points remain. It is unclear who will actually run Gaza when the fighting stops. Israel will leave no holes in its security and Hamas must agree to its effective disengagement in Gaza.

James C Reynolds reports:

“I develop relationships with people,” President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Wednesday. He explained how he included “Arab countries” in the Israel-Hamas peace deal.

The President was informed of the news by his Secretary of State, marco rubio, During and after a press conference at the White House on Wednesday announced On Truth Social: “I am very proud to announce that both Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of our peace plan.

“These are historic moments for the Israeli people and the State of Israel,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote Thursday.

“Israel has demonstrated extraordinary strength, determination and resilience as a nation during two years of difficult warfare on multiple fronts.

“We have succeeded in restoring Israel’s power image in the region and the world from the low it reached after October 7.”

He enumerated the state’s achievements, including Hamas leaders including Yahya Sinwar.

He added, “Israel has also passed the moral and ethical test of its commitment to free its hostages.”

“Therefore, this day is a holiday within a holiday. Israel has fulfilled this commitment under more complex circumstances than could have been imagined.”

He said he would vote a third time in favor of the plan to release the hostages. He praised the “leadership” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called US President Donald Trump a “great friend” of Israel.

Sources have told Qatari channel Al-Arabi that a second phase of peace talks could begin soon, contingent on the release of all hostages.

The first phase of the deal is said to have been completed this week as Hamas agreed to release all surviving hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to agreed lines.

It is unclear whether this will include dead hostages, according to Israel’s time.