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President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal.
It is supposed to take effect at the end of today.
World leaders are expressing hope there will be peace in Gaza, NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports.
Leaders from around the world, from New Zealand to Argentina, have praised the deal.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Israel and Hamas to now, quote,
strictly uphold the terms and called for a political resolution based on a two-state solution.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised what he called the tireless diplomatic efforts of the US as well as Egypt,
Qatar and Turkey, and urged for an immediate lifting of restrictions on aid to Gaza.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Moloni called the agreement, quote,
extra-ordinary news and a unique opportunity to end the conflict that must be seized.
Italy says it's ready to help reconstruct Gaza.
Ruth Sherlock, MPI News, Rome.
This is the ninth day of the federal government shutdown.
It cannot end until Republicans and Democrats come to terms on a spending bill and no agreement is in sight.