BREAKING NEWS
US President Donald Trump announces that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a 20-point peace plan, marking a historic development in the Gaza conflict.
According to Trump's social media post, all hostages will be released soon and Israeli troops will withdraw to an agreed-upon line as part of the initial steps towards a "Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace".
The agreement comes after three days of indirect negotiations in Egypt. The first phase is expected to bring immediate relief to families affected by the conflict.
Background: The Gaza ceasefire deal marks a significant turning point two years after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in 2023, which triggered a massive Israeli military offensive that has killed over 67,100 people, according to Hamas' health ministry.
The Israeli government approved the plan early Friday morning, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirming the agreement. Details of what has been agreed upon remain scarce, but the release of hostages and troop withdrawal are key components of the first phase.
This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
