Goa, Oct. 13 -- US President Donald Trumparrived inIsraelon Monday as the first phase of theGaza peace planofficially began. The landmark agreement, aimed at ending years of hostilities, involves theexchange of hostages and prisonersunder international supervision.

According to officials, several Israeli hostages held byHamasare being transferred as part of the initial phase, whilehundreds of detained Palestinians are set to be released by Israel in return. The exchange represents a crucial confidence-building measure under the US-brokered peace framework designed to restore calm and set the stage for lasting negotiations.

Security has been tightened across Israel as leaders from both sides coordinate the highly sensitive transfer opera...