A sweeping peace accord has led to the liberation of 20 Israeli hostages and an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. President Donald Trump declared the moment as “the end of the age of terror,” heralding a new chapter in Middle East relations.
More than two years after a brutal attack on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas has freed the last 20 living hostages in Gaza. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro described the release as “the beginning of a healing.” The development marks an important turn in the long-standing tensions of the region.
Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect talks in Cairo, fueling hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests a hostage release announcement could be imminent, offering a potential breakthrough in the conflict.
President Donald Trump’s proposed peace deal between Israel and Hamas, aimed at securing the release of hostages taken on October 7, 2023, is described as potentially historic. Yet, as optimism grows, significant hurdles continue to threaten the plan’s success, illustrating the delicate balance that negotiators must maintain.
