# Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the agreement of the first phase of the Gaza 20-point peace plan as a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for Israel. The deal includes an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and a hostage-prisoner exchange. Netanyahu says that through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of US president Donald Trump, they have reached this critical turning point. Hamas says the people of Gaza have demonstrated unmatched courage, honour, and heroism.
Netanyahu hails the agreement of the first phase of the Gaza peace plan