Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Peace Deal: Deal Details and Reactions

Gaza Peace Deal Ratification

• 🤝 Israel's government is set to formally vote on the primary phase of a Gaza peace deal with Hamas.
• 📜 The agreement, if ratified, would lead to the release of all hostages and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

Hostage Release and Prisoner Exchange

• 🕊️ A deal is in place for Hamas to release 48 hostages, with at least 20 believed to be alive.
• ⏳ A 72-hour clock begins for Hamas to release hostages once Israeli troops withdraw to a defined line within Gaza.
• ⚖️ Approximately 250 prisoners serving life sentences are slated for release in exchange for the hostages.

Unresolved Issues and Political Opposition

• ❓ Key details remain unclear, including Hamas's disarmament and the future governance of Gaza.
• 🚧 Ultraright nationalist hardliners within Netanyahu's coalition may object to the deal, particularly those wishing to reconstruct settlements.

International Involvement and US Role

• 🇺🇸 President Trump applauded the deal, calling it the first step toward lasting peace.
• 🌍 Trump has proposed an international body, a "board of peace" or "council of peace," to help determine Gaza's future governance, with himself as chair.
• 🎯 The US envisions a role in establishing a governing body for Gaza, which is planned to be rebuilt.

Reactions in Israel and Gaza

• 🎉 Spontaneous celebrations erupted in Israel's hostage square, a significant moment for families awaiting loved ones' return.
• 🎶 In Gaza, people also broke into song and dance, expressing a deep longing for an end to the war and the cessation of bombings.