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Israel, Hamas set for hostage-prisoner swap tomorrow as US and Egypt host Gaza peace summit

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A US-brokered ceasefire is still holding in Gaza, and many are hoping this could finally end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas. Both sides are now working on preparations for a hostage-prisoner exchange set for tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, the US and Egypt will host a peace summit tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh, which will be attended by leaders from more than 20 nations. US President Donald Trump will co-chair the meeting after addressing Israel's parliament. Hamas has said it won't attend the summit, while Israel has yet to confirm whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

A US-brokered ceasefire is still holding in Gaza, and many are hoping this could finally end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas. Both sides are now working on preparations for a hostage-prisoner exchange set for tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, the US and Egypt will host a peace summit tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh, which will be attended by leaders from more than 20 nations. US President Donald Trump will co-chair the meeting after addressing Israel's parliament. Hamas has said it won't attend the summit, while Israel has yet to confirm whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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