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Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says

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President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a plan aimed at ending the ongoing fighting and facilitating the release of hostages and prisoners.

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  1. Israel prepares for Hamas to release hostages; talks to start in Egypt

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    Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says

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  1. Breitbart News

    Reports: Hamas Responds to Trump; Agrees to Release All Hostages (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Hamas reportedly has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and end the war -- though it was not clear if the group has agreed to disarm.

  2. Hot Air

    Hamas Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages (Trump Calls for Ceasefire) (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages amid Trump’s peace plan negotiations.

  3. UPI

    Israel prepares for Hamas to release hostages; talks to start in Egypt (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Israel is preparing for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas within 10 days after the militant group agreed to parts of the U.S. peace plan.

  4. Foxla

    Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

  5. The Week

    Israel and Hamas meet on hostages, Trump’s plan (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Hamas accepted the general terms of Trump’s 20-point plan, including the release of all remaining hostages

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages but sets conditions (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a U.S. peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

  7. Fox News

    Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hamas has accepted a plan that would free the hostages and end the two-year long war under terms that called for the terrorist group to disarm, but granted it amnesty.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The deal calls for Hamas to release all 20 living hostages in the coming days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza, people familiar with the matter told AP.

  9. CBS News

    Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages and partially withdraw Israeli troops, Trump says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

  10. FOX 35 Orlando

    Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a plan aimed at ending the ongoing fighting and facilitating the release of hostages and prisoners.

  11. The Week

    Israel, Hamas agree to first step of Trump peace plan (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Israel’s military pulls back in Gaza amid prisoner exchange

  12. ABC 13 Houston

    Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages, prisoners after agreeing to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in fighting and release of the remaining hostages.

  13. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war, a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief Thursday but also caution.

  14. Seattle Times

    Israel and Hamas to free hostages and prisoners after agreeing to first phase of Trump’s peace plan (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump...

  15. KVOA Tucson

    Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners. “This means

  16. WDIO Duluth

    Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the fir…

  17. WSVN Miami

    Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian

  18. Charleston Gazette-Mail

    Israel, Hamas to exchange hostages and prisoners in 1st phase of Gaza peace plan (opens Charleston Gazette-Mail)

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    Charleston Gazette-Mail's feed description

    Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. That paves the way for a pause in the fighting and the release of the

  19. Al-Monitor

    Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.

  20. WHDH Boston

    Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that

  21. WHEC Rochester

    The Latest: Israel and Hamas agree to the 'first phase' of Trump's peace plan (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners. It is a major breakthrough in the two-year-old war.

  22. WSVN Miami

    Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in the fighting and

  23. WHDH Boston

    Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in the fighting and

  24. WSVN Miami

    Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that

  25. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump: Israel, Hamas agree to deal on ceasefire and hostage release | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON/CAIRO >> President Donald Trump said today that Israel and Hamas have reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release under his plan for ending the 2-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.

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