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Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all of the living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israel’s advocates fear that its conduct of the war has cost it the support of an entire generation of U.S. voters.
At a Tel Aviv rally, Israelis thanked President Trump for the cease-fire that paved the way for release of the remaining hostages. They were less enthused about their own country’s leader.
A directive, which Israeli officials believe was written by Yahya Sinwar, the powerful leader of Hamas in Gaza, and recordings called for fighters to target soldiers and civilian communities — and to broadcast the violent acts.
The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said.
The Palestinian militant group is giving up much of the leverage it has with Israel, with no guarantee some of its main demands will be met.
The families of hostages held in Gaza were elated that their loved ones might return soon. Still, some expressed frustration at Israel’s government ahead of a vote on the deal.
There was a mix of relief, joy, disbelief and fear in the devastated territory after news emerged that the fighting might end, though many details of the agreement have yet to be made clear.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
President Trump announced an agreement had been reached, but it was unclear when the captives would be released or when more aid would enter the territory.