Israel And Hamas Have Agreed To The First Stage Of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. Here's What You Need To Know

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/68e75e6e150000b132269c12.jpeg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, as they gather at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)" data-caption="Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, as they gather at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="via Associated Press" />Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, as they gather at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</div><div class="content-list-component text"><p><a href="news/israel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Israel</a> and <a href="news/hamas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hamas</a> have finally agreed to the first stage of <a href="news/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donald Trump’s </a>peace plan after two years and two days of war in <a href="news/gaza" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gaza</a>.</p><p>It’s a momentous occasion which has triggered jubilant celebrations in the Middle East, even though there’s still a long road ahead. Here’s what you need