Successfully completing this accord would represent a noteworthy foreign policy victory for the Republican president, who ran on a platform of resolving major global conflicts but has faced challenges in delivering swift solutions, both in Gaza and regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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“This signifies that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will retreat their forces to an established boundary as initial measures towards a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”

The accord could facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, where a global hunger monitor indicated in August that over half a million individuals were suffering from famine.

Hostage release expected within days

A Hamas source revealed that the live captives would be released within 72 hours of the Israeli government’s approval of the deal. However, Hamas officials maintained that retrieving the bodies of deceased hostages, estimated to be around 28, from the ruins of Gaza will take more time.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all parties to fully adhere to the pursuit of the hostage agreement. “Immediate and unhindered access for humanitarian aid and essential goods into Gaza is imperative. The suffering must cease,” he stated in a message.

Hamas seeks release of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas has yet to entertain discussions about Israel’s demand for disarmament, with a Palestinian source asserting that Hamas will reject this while Israeli troops occupy Palestinian territories.

Within Gaza, Israel has dialled down its military campaign at Trump’s behest, but it has not halted strikes altogether.

Arab countries say plan must lead to Palestinian state

There is no clear indication who will rule Gaza when the war ends. Netanyahu, Trump, Western and Arab states have ruled out a role for Hamas, which has run Gaza since driving out Palestinian rivals in 2007.