Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages under Trump's plan

Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to halt the fighting in the Gaza Strip and initiate a process that includes the release of hostages and prisoners, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

The agency Associated Press (AP) confirmed that the agreement was announced this Thursday and represents the most significant advancement in months within a war that has left tens of thousands dead, much of Gaza destroyed, and parallel conflicts in the region.

Hamas stated that the agreement includes the complete end of the war, the withdrawal of Israel, the opening of the border crossing with Egypt, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the exchange of prisoners for hostages.

It was also indicated that more than 2,000 Palestinians will be released, including 250 with long sentences and 1,700 detained during the conflict.

"We declare today that we have reached an agreement to end the war and the aggression against our people," said Hamas leader and chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, in a televised speech.

He stated that the administration of President Donald Trump and the mediators ensured that the war, which began two years ago, has come to an end.

Al-Hayya added that all women and children imprisoned in Israeli jails will be released.

He also assured that Hamas and other Palestinian factions will focus their efforts on achieving self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

However, hours before the ceasefire was set to take effect, an Israeli bombing in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City left at least two women dead and more than 40 people trapped under the rubble, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense rescue group.

Emergency teams continue to work under extreme conditions.

The agreement is based on elements proposed by the Trump administration, which has mediated in the negotiations alongside Egypt and other countries in the region.

Although doubts remain about its complete implementation, both sides have indicated they are closer than ever to ending the war.

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, emphasized this Thursday on X the importance of President Trump in this peace agreement.

"The historic agreement to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas would not have been possible without President Trump. Thank you!" he emphasized.

For its part, EFE reported this Thursday that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, will soon travel to Egypt for the signing of the agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.

However, the news agency emphasized that the president did not specify the exact date.

"We are going to Egypt, where we will have a signing. We already had a signing with someone representing me, but we are going to have an official signing," said the president during a meeting with his cabinet at the White House.

The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is the result of a series of intense diplomatic efforts led by the administration of Donald Trump, which in recent weeks took on a prominent role in the negotiations to end the war in Gaza.

Everything started when the former president presented a peace plan to Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional leaders, proposing a de-escalation framework that included the gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army and the release of hostages in exchange for security assurances.

The project was supported by Egypt and other Middle Eastern powers, paving the way for direct talks with the mediators.

A few days later, Hamas announced its willingness to release all Israeli hostages under a framework of a truce supervised internationally.

That statement marked a turning point after months of blockage and violence, and it was seen as the first concrete sign of negotiating intent from the group.

In parallel, Trump publicly urged Israel to halt bombings in Gaza and focus on peace talks, insisting that only dialogue could ensure the lasting security of the Hebrew state.

His intervention, supported by American diplomats and Egyptian mediators, was crucial in halting the escalation of attacks in the region.

Finally, the former president expressed optimism following Hamas's initial gestures of reconciliation, describing the progress as “a significant step towards stability in the Middle East.”

That atmosphere of rapprochement made it possible to establish the current ceasefire, which includes the release of prisoners, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the reopening of border crossings under international supervision.

Thus, after two years of devastation and more than 30,000 victims, negotiations driven by Washington have led to what could be the first chapter of a new phase of truce and reconstruction in Gaza.

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