Israel and Hamas Approve First Phase of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, a major step toward a ceasefire and hostage deal that could finally end the war after two years of brutal fighting. The breakthrough came during indirect talks in Egypt, with backing from mediators in Qatar and Turkey. Under the agreement, Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed line, and all remaining hostages are set to be released within days. Trump called it a "historic and unprecedented event," promising fair treatment for all parties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his government Thursday to finalize the deal. But key questions remain, including Gaza's future leadership and a clear timeline for withdrawal. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all sides to honor the agreement and allow immediate humanitarian aid into the enclave. This marks the closest Israel and Hamas have come to ending the war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and destabilized the entire region. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]