The release of all hostages held by Hamas, as stipulated under a newly signed first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal, should bring about an end to the two-year conflict, Israel’s foreign minister has said, Al Jazeera reports.

“There will be a ceasefire and then the commitment within 72 hours of Hamas to release all the hostages. I believe that can – that should bring the end to this war,” Gideon Saar told Fox News.

The statement comes amid concerns Israel could resume fighting after captives are released.