Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal Signed
Donald Trump announces Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a peace agreement. The deal includes hostage releases and Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza. Qatari mediators confirm all provisions have been agreed upon.
Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. The agreement means all hostages will be released soon. Israeli troops will withdraw from Gaza to agreed locations.
President Trump announced the breakthrough on social media shortly after midnight Swedish time. He stated both parties signed the initial peace agreement for Gaza.
"This means ALL hostages will be released very soon," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Israel will pull back its troops to agreed positions as first steps toward strong, sustainable and lasting peace.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari confirmed the mediators agreed on all provisions of the plan's first phase. The Qatari official said all terms were settled between the parties.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the hostage release plans through official statements. The Israeli leader acknowledged the agreement through government channels.
The announcement comes after months of violent conflict in the region. This represents the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the Gaza conflict. Many observers will watch closely to see if both sides follow through on their commitments given the complex history of Middle East peace agreements.