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How a peace deal between Hamas and Israel will reshape the Middle East

Palestinians celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Celebrations remain limited, as relief is mixed with mourning and concern for what comes next. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)
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Palestinians celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Celebrations remain limited, as relief is mixed with mourning and concern for what comes next. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

If Israel and Hamas continue to abide by the peace deal President Trump brokered between them, the region will be forever changed.

We get analysis from Rachel Brandenburg of the Israel Policy Forum.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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