Leaders around the world have welcomed the news that a deal has been reached between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group for the release of the Israeli hostages taken two years ago.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deal on Wednesday, adding that hostages are likely to be released in the coming days and that Hamas will cede control of the Gaza Strip.
In exchange, Israel will pull its military forces back to an agreed-upon line.
The news was greeted by various nations as a first step in ending the Israel–Hamas conflict, which has raged since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023….