Hamas has released all remaining living hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement, pausing a two-year conflict in Gaza. The Donald Trump-backed plan includes Israel maintaining an open-ended military presence along its border with Gaza, overseen by an international force largely comprised of Arab troops. A massive reconstruction effort will be internationally funded, and a transitional committee of Palestinian and international experts will govern Gaza until the Palestinian Authority undergoes reform. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is slated to head an oversight "Board of Peace." The agreement also involves the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, a surge of aid into Gaza, and the potential for an eventual role for the Palestinian Authority, though the plan remains vague on Palestinian statehood, a concept opposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan aims to create a deradicalized, terror-free Gaza, rebuild the territory, and ensure its security, with a long-term internal security solution provided by a temporary International Stabilization Force. Israel will not occupy or ... download the app to read more
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