With President Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes a ceasefire and the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.
“Soon, the hostages will be returned home to their families,” President Joe Biden said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon before going on to explain the known details of the agreement.
After 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas following Hamas’ terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that left 1,200 people dead and another 251 people hostage in Gaza, a ceasefire is expected to begin Sunday.
The deal, which includes an initial six-week ceasefire, involves three phases, Biden said.
Phase One
Phase one of the deal includes an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza, the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from populated areas of Gaza, and the release of 33 hostages,…