URGENT: Trump Declares Gaza Conflict Ended as He Rushes to Israel for Hostage Release.

BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump has declared the war in Gaza over as he rushes to Israel for the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Trump made the announcement on board Air Force One, stating that the ceasefire will hold and a "board of peace" will be set up for Gaza. He praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar, one of the mediators, for their roles in brokering the agreement. The war was sparked by Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. The conflict has claimed more than 67,000 Palestinian lives, including over 18,000 children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Trump is expected to travel to Egypt later today for an international summit aimed at ending the war. The deadline for Hamas to release all remaining hostages in Gaza is midday local time (10:00 BST). This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*