In a significant update delivered on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have greenlit the "first phase" of his Gaza peace plan. Both parties signed off on measures that could reshape the region’s future.
The plan’s opening moves are straightforward but impactful:
- Hostage Release: Immediate steps to free all hostages.
- Troop Withdrawal: Israeli forces to pull back to the line stipulated in the agreement.
Trump emphasized, "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 first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace."
For global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, these developments signal hope. A secure region could unlock new business opportunities, encourage sustainable rebuilding, and foster cultural exchanges. Meanwhile, human rights advocates see the move as a critical step toward accountability and humanitarian relief.
As the world watches, this first-phase breakthrough offers a glimpse of what a lasting peace might look like: negotiated compromise, humanitarian returns, and a clear path forward for Gaza’s future.
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Trump: Israel will withdraw its forces from Gaza to line stipulated
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