Hamas agreed to deal after being convinced that hostages are a 'burden' to keep, US official says
“Within about two weeks, the first command post will be established in the Strip, with 200 American troops assisting in its construction,” the official said.
Palestinians celebrate, after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip October 9, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)ByIDO KEVLERUpdated: