Israeli and Hamas officers didn’t instantly touch upon the deal, and the total phrases stay unclear. Each are underneath rising worldwide strain to finish the battle.
A latest report by the EU’s diplomatic service discovered that Israeli actions in Gaza — together with restrictions on humanitarian assist — might violate the phrases of its affiliation settlement with the bloc. In accordance with the Gaza well being ministry, greater than 56,000 Palestinians have been killed for the reason that battle started after Hamas militants raided Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 individuals and taking up 250 hostages.
Round 50 of the Israeli hostages are nonetheless in Gaza, a minimum of 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
All beforehand agreed ceasefires between Israel and Hamas — together with one brokered by Trump this January — have collapsed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will journey to the U.S. subsequent week to fulfill with Trump.
