The site, once a symbol of anguish and despair for families of captives, filled with cheers, tears and embraces after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the first phase of his long-awaited peace plan.
Under the agreement, Hamas is expected to release all 20 living hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israel will begin withdrawing troops from much of the enclave as part of the plan’s initial stage, aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire and opening the door to wider peace efforts.
