By The FirstIsrael and Hamas reached a tentative peace agreement Wednesday, potentially clearing the path for the release of dozens of hostages taken captive by the terror network.
From Fox News:
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that also ensures the release of hostages, Fox News has confirmed.
“A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was reached following the Qatari Prime Minister’s meeting with Hamas negotiators, and separately Israeli negotiators in his office,” a source briefed on the matter told Fox News.
Separately, a senior Hamas official confirmed to Fox News that a deal was reached. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has yet to confirm the deal.
The conflict, which began with Hamas’ brutal attacks on October 7, 2023, has left over 1,200 Israelis dead, more than 250 taken hostage, and thousands of others killed on both sides.
President-elect Donald Trump, who threatened last week if a deal wasn’t struck before his Inauguration Day that “all hell will break lose in the Middle East,” quickly offered his praise.“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies,” Truymp wrote on TRUTH Social. “I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones.”
