The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas would, if successfully carried out, halt fighting in Gaza to release the remaining hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners. The announcement prompted celebrations and a cautious sense of optimism among Israelis and Palestinians. Many of the details of the deal remain unclear, including when Israel is supposed to halt fighting in Gaza. The thornier issues within the wider U.S.-backed plan to permanently end the war — such as the disarmament of Hamas and a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from the enclave — are not in this first phase and appear to have been left for future negotiations.
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