Israel-Hamas live updates: Families wait for hostage release as aid agencies prepare to deliver relief Fuel, medical supplies and other critical materials have started flowing into Gaza, U.N. officials say, while thousands are returning to Gaza City to assess the damage to their homes.

Donald Trump announced that Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal that will bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Officials said they are expected to work alongside representatives from partner countries, civilian organizations, and the private sector. Two hundred US soldiers arrived in Israel to monitor the Trump peace agreement,

Israel has already won the military conflict with Hamas,” writes Colin Pascal. “Now comes the harder work of winning the peace.”

"As of now it seems like the hostages will be coming home and it's just relief and joy and hope that they'll all be OK," a Jewish UConn student said.

There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid.