Israel and Hamas have formally agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire deal following talks in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. As per Reuters, the Israel-Hamas peace deal, mediated by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, aims to end the conflict and initiate the return of hostages, prisoner exchanges, and humanitarian relief for Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the Trump ceasefire deal, confirming that both Israel and Hamas have signed the initial agreement. Qatar, one of the key mediators, also verified the deal. The ceasefire will take effect within 24 hours of the Israeli cabinet’s formal ratification, Reuters reported.
Hostage Exchange and Prisoner Release Under Israel Gaza Deal
As per The Washington Post, Hamas is expected to release all remaining Israeli hostages, both living and deceased, within 72 hours of the Israeli military’s partial withdrawal from Gaza. In return, Israel will release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 serving life sentences, under the terms of the Israel-Gaza deal.
Reuters cited diplomatic sources stating that the exchange process will be monitored by an international task force comprising the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.
Under the Israel Hamas ceasefire news, Israel will begin a partial withdrawal of its forces from Gaza City, Rafah, Khan Younis, and northern Gaza. The Guardian reported that approximately 600 aid trucks carrying food and medical supplies will be allowed to enter Gaza daily once the ceasefire takes effect.
The Gaza Israel peace framework also ensures that displaced residents will not be forcibly removed, and UN agencies will expand humanitarian operations across the territory.
According to The Guardian, the first phase of the ceasefire deal will include:
- Activation of the ceasefire within 24 hours of Israeli cabinet approval.
- Exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners within three days.
- Daily entry of 600 humanitarian trucks into Gaza.
- Partial military withdrawal to agreed lines.
- Formation of a multilateral monitoring task force led by the U.S. and Qatar.
President Trump stated that he “ended the war” and plans to travel to the Middle East soon to officially sign the ceasefire agreement.
Unresolved Issues in the Israel Hamas Peace Deal
Despite the Israel Hamas peace deal, The Guardian noted several unresolved issues that could affect the long-term truce:
- There is still no consensus on whether Hamas should be disarmed or who will govern Gaza in the future.
- Information of the complete withdrawal of the Israeli military is not clear.
- Humanitarian coordination mechanisms and reconstruction are yet to be discussed.
- Violation of ceasefire and internal politics might be the challenge to the sustainability of the deal.
The situation on the ground was also delicate as Reuters also reported that even after the announcement, the late-night airstrikes continued in Gaza leaving more casualties.
In the coming days, mediators expect rapid implementation of the Israel Gaza deal, with aid deliveries scaling up and security forces beginning repositioning. Negotiations on Phase 2 — including full Israeli withdrawal, governance of Gaza, and international reconstruction support — are expected to begin later this month.
The Washington Post reported that the U.S. and Qatar have given written assurances that Israel will not resume attacks on Gaza once the first phase is fully implemented.
