Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a 42-day truce with Hamas for the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners and aid to Gaza. The ceasefire agreement, supported by then-US President Joe Biden, resembles a deal that had been on the table for nearly a year.
Phase two of the ceasefire, meant to last another 42 days, involves the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the release of all living hostages held by Hamas. However, Netanyahu has shown reluctance towards this framework, missing deadlines and opting to visit US President Donald Trump instead of sending a negotiating team.
