In a surprise move that could reshape Middle East dynamics, Hamas declared Thursday it reached a landmark agreement to end the Gaza conflict. The deal reportedly includes Israeli troop withdrawal, expanded humanitarian aid access, and a prisoner exchange – though details remain fluid.
Breaking Down the Deal
🔹 Ceasefire Timeline: Immediate halt to hostilities 🔹 Military Exit: Israeli forces to leave Gaza within 21 days 🔹 Aid Surge: UN-supervised delivery of food/medical supplies 🔹 Prisoner Swap: 150 Palestinian detainees for 50 Israeli captives
Why It Matters
This potential breakthrough comes after 10 months of escalating violence that displaced over 500,000 Gazans. Humanitarian groups are cautiously optimistic – the World Food Programme calls it "a lifeline for starving families."
Regional analysts warn: "The real test is implementation. We’ve seen deals crumble before the ink dries," says Tel Aviv University’s conflict resolution expert Dr. Amir Cohen.
