Former U.S. Ambassador Daniel Shapiro expresses confidence that the hostage release and humanitarian aid components of phase one of the Israel-Hamas deal will succeed.

A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release plan, part of President Trump’s peace initiative, offers a critical opportunity for humanitarian relief and regional stability.

Israeli forces foiled a Hamas tunnel raid on an IDF post near Gaza City, killing three militants in a firefight supported by airstrikes.

Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a Trump-brokered peace plan that promises a Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, and partial Israeli troop withdrawal after two years of war.

Egypt welcomes Hamas’ response to Trump’s cease-fire plan, emphasizing the protection of civilians and ending bloodshed in Gaza.