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The Digest:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a 20-point peace proposal from US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the Gaza war. Following a White House meeting, Trump called it "a historic day for peace.

Key Points:
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a 20-point peace proposal from Donald Trump.
  • The plan, announced after a meeting at the White House, could lead to an immediate end to the war.
  • Key conditions include Hamas releasing all remaining Israeli captives within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance.
  • In return, Israel would release about 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 arrested from Gaza.
  • The US would establish a direct dialogue between Israel and Palestine.
  • Hamas has not yet accepted the plan, but has previously indicated a willingness to negotiate a hostage exchange for a permanent ceasefire.
  • Netanyahu stated the plan "achieves our war aims," while Trump called it a "historic day for peace."
This development marks a pivotal moment, yet its success hinges on the acceptance of Hamas, leaving the path to peace fragile and contingent on the agreement of all warring parties.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: PREMIUM TIMES, Al Jazeera