Hamas gets US guarantees on permanent end to war, Trump touts 'everlasting' peace

US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal he brokered to end the war in Gaza, claiming it would create "everlasting peace." Talks in Egypt led to a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, which includes an initial phase of exchanging Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners. The first phase involves the release of living and deceased Israeli captives for a large number of Palestinian prisoners. Despite the announcement, Israeli bombardment of Gaza continued, and complex details like Hamas's disarmament and the future governance of Gaza are still being negotiated.