Israeli government to vote on Gaza ceasefire plan

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Source: CNN

• Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that will allow for the release of all hostages in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal to an agreed point and the release of some Palestinian prisoners.

• The ceasefire in Gaza will take effect immediately following the Israeli government’s approval of the deal, which is expected later today, according to Israeli officials. A “formal declaration” ending the war in Gaza must be made for a hostage release to take place, according to a senior Hamas official.

• US President Donald Trump said the hostages are likely to be released on Monday. Trump’s announcement did not address some sticking points in the proposal, including Hamas disarmament and governance of Gaza.

• The plan has been met with celebration in Gaza and Israel, though residents in both places expressed caution about whether the initial agreement would lead to a comprehensive peace deal.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-10-09-25

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I am overjoyed this nightmare is ending (or at least pausing).

I can't help but be peeved that President Narcissist is going to take the credit. Don't give him what he craves, Nobel Committee.