A ceasefire agreement was reached reached The deal between the Israeli government and the terrorist group Hamas includes the release of hostages captured in the October 7 terrorist attack in southern Israel.
President-elect Donald Trump praised the achievement, claiming his election victory had convinced both sides to reach a deal ahead of Inauguration Day in less than a week.
“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could only be realized as a result of our historic victory.”
Hamas has reportedly agreed to release 33 hostages, both living and dead, held by the terrorist organization since October 2023, and Israel has released hundreds of hostages it has captured in military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. of Palestinian prisoners of war will be released.
All Israeli troops will also withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
President Trump said in one article: Post on true social He said his administration would continue to pursue peace through strengthened foreign policy.
“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could only have been possible as a result of the historic victory in November, as our administration sought peace and negotiated an agreement that ensures the safety of all Americans and allies. “I am excited because we have shown the whole world that the American and Israeli hostages will be returned home to be reunited with their families and loved ones,” he wrote in part.
“We continue to promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH across the region,” he continued. “This is just the beginning of great things for America and indeed the world!”
President Trump warned in December that all American hostages should be released before he takes office.
“If the hostages are not released by January 20, 2025, the day I am proudly sworn in as President of the United States, there will be a hellish retribution in the Middle East and we will continue to commit these atrocities. A hellish punishment awaits those responsible for what they did.''Humanity,'' he wrote at the time.
“Those responsible will be hit harder than anyone else in the long history of the United States. Release the hostages now!” he added.
Israeli and Hamas delegations negotiated the agreement in Qatar with Egyptian mediators as well as Qatar.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has previously said there is progress toward a deal.
“Hamas needs to make the necessary final decisions to complete the agreement, fundamentally change the situation of the hostages and free them, bring relief to the people of Gaza, and create real opportunities for the entire region. “Move forward towards something better and safer for everyone involved,'' he said on January 6.
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