US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the first phase of the Gaza peace plan officially began. The landmark agreement, aimed at ending years of hostilities, involves the exchange of hostages and prisoners under international supervision.
According to officials, several Israeli hostages held by Hamas are being transferred as part of the initial phase, while hundreds of detained Palestinians are set to be released by Israel in return. The exchange represents a crucial confidence-building measure under the US-brokered peace framework designed to restore calm and set the stage for lasting negotiations.
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Security has been tightened across Israel as leaders from both sides coordinate the highly sensitive transfer operation with assistance from the Red Cross and regional mediators including Qatar and Egypt.
The Gaza peace plan, considered one of the most ambitious diplomatic initiatives in recent years, aims to halt hostilities, ensure humanitarian relief in Gaza, and pave the way for long-term political dialogue.
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