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A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas has taken effect in the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli publication Ynet .
According to reports, the agreement provides for Hamas to regain control of a significant portion of the enclave this weekend. The Israeli military confirmed that thousands of reservists will be gradually released from duty starting next week.
On October 9, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan, which calls for the release of all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an "agreed line." According to Sky News Arabia , the agreement on a comprehensive ceasefire includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from 70% of the Gaza Strip and the simultaneous release of prisoners.
As Reuters reports, citing sources, the signing of the agreement on the first stage of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas was expected at 12:00 Israeli time (the same as Moscow time).
The agreement, which has entered into force, marks an important step toward resolving the conflict, which has raged since October of last year. It provides for the initiation of a comprehensive de-escalation process, encompassing not only military measures but also political steps to ensure a long-term ceasefire and stabilization of the situation in the region.
Previously, the international community, including the UN, Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, actively participated in mediation efforts to reach agreements. The new phase of the peace plan is expected to form the basis for further negotiations aimed at ending the armed conflict and normalizing the situation in the Gaza Strip.
