Israel and Hamas sign a peace agreement in Egypt after agreeing to release the hostages

The first phase of the deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to be implemented quickly in the coming hours and days, including the release of hostages and prisoners and a possible visit by Donald Trump to Israel.

on ThursdayThe two sides are scheduled to officially sign the agreement. In the early evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a meeting of his security cabinet and then his full cabinet to vote on the deal.

Despite opposition from Netanyahu’s far-right coalition allies, the agreement is expected to be approved easily in both chambers.

Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to arrive
In Israel on Thursday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Assuming the Israeli government approves the deal, there will be a gradual withdrawal along the border After 24 hours – Transferring Israeli military forces from their current positions to the agreed-upon line outside the main population centers in Gaza.

The agreement stipulates that Hamas has 72 hours from the moment Israel agrees to release the twenty hostages it is holding. According to an Israeli official, this is expected to happen in either of them Sunday or MondayIt is expected that approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners will begin to be released from Israeli prisons.

Trump indicated that he may visit the region, including Israel, this weekend. Israeli officials and analysts indicated that the US President’s speech before the Israeli Parliament, or Knesset, will be on… Sunday It is a distinct possibility.