Israel and Hamas are set to begin implementing a historic agreement aimed at releasing hostages and ending the war in the Gaza Strip, following approval of the first stage of a peace plan. The Israeli government has authorized a prisoner exchange, with about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners to be released, while Israel will withdraw its forces from key areas in Gaza within 24 hours. After the withdrawal, a 72-hour countdown will begin for Hamas to release all hostages, with the release expected early next week. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Israel and address the Knesset as part of the deal's implementation. An international task force will be formed to locate and recover the remains of deceased hostages, involving several countries and organizations.