Trump acclaims Israel-Gaza peace deal; Albanese government prepares for major overhaul of Defence property

US President Donald Trump predicts “lasting peace” in Gaza with deal to end violent wars The situation, which has killed thousands of people in the past two years, raises hopes that the outcome will go beyond a fragile ceasefire that could escalate into more conflict.

Israel appears ready to welcome home hostages rescued from Hamas-run captivity on Monday or Tuesday, paving the way for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

But there is no public guarantee that Hamas will give up its weapons, despite Israel’s clear demands that it take steps towards disarmament to justify its commitment to withdraw from nearly half of Gaza.

If the terms peace agreement On this issue, which has not yet been announced, Trump is expected to go to the Middle East this weekend to sign the agreement and it is expected to be talked about in Washington as if the result is final.

“We made a very important breakthrough in the Middle East last night, something people said would never be done,” he told a cabinet meeting in the US capital.