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'We have a deal': Trump hails Gaza peace accord

Published: 16 Jan 2025 - 12:19 am | Last Updated: 16 Jan 2025 - 12:26 am

US President-elect Donald Trump / Pic: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg

US President-elect Donald Trump / Pic: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg

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West Palm Beach: US President-elect Donald Trump hailed a hostage release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, agreed just five days before he returns to power.

His earlier statement states: "We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released shortly. Thank you!" Trump said on his Truth Social network, before there was any official announcement from outgoing President Joe Biden's White House.

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