Israel and Hamas have reached a first-phase ceasefire agreement, mediated by the United States and Egypt, focused on the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The deal, currently under review by the Israeli Security Cabinet, also includes a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the cessation of attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the accord as a step toward peace in the Middle East and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and civilians in Gaza celebrated the development, even amid ongoing grief over the high Palestinian de ...