US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off the first phase of a peace framework for Gaza.
Mediators in Egypt have been overseeing negotiations over several days.
The first phase includes releasing all hostages - and initial withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of the Strip.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Australian Government has voiced support for these new measures.
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