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U.S. Central Command is establishing a coordination center in Israel to support and monitor the ceasefire agreement, a U.S. official said.
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The ceasefire deal's initial phase, if implemented, would halt fighting in Gaza to release hostages in exchange for Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners.
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President Donald Trump had to maintain the trust of Israel and a series of Arab- and Muslim-majority nations. His ability to walk that tightrope was tested repeatedly.
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A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war could formally take effect today, and Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners could start going home as soon as this weekend.
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Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.
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Israeli, Hamas and American delegations were due in Egypt to discuss a 20-point peace plan tabled by President Donald Trump to halt the conflict.
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