US President Donald Trump has officially announced that he has reached an agreement with Israel to end the two-year conflict in Gaza.
The deal centers on an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, breaking a months-long deadlock that has cost thousands of lives and displaced countless civilians.
President Trump, who played a key role in brokering the agreement, took to social media to confirm the breakthrough and outline the first phase of his peace plan.
The plan requires Israel to withdraw its troops to a mutually agreed-upon line, signaling a de-escalation of hostilities.
“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Trump posted.
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“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly!”
Trump also expressed gratitude to mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey who helped facilitate the negotiations.
He indicated he might travel to the region this weekend to support ongoing discussions.
“This is a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, all surrounding nations, and the United States of America,” he added. “Blessed are the peacemakers!”
Israel’s Response to the Agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to hold a cabinet meeting on Thursday to formally approve the agreement.
The Israeli military expressed support for the deal and stated it was preparing to lead efforts to secure the release of hostages.
Hamas described the agreement as a step toward ending the conflict in Gaza and called for Israel’s withdrawal from the area.
Both Hamas and Qatar, which helped mediate the talks, said the agreement would enable humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
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Meanwhile, the Israeli military reminded Gaza residents that Israeli forces still occupy parts of the territory and that the conflict remains ongoing.
Background on the Gaza Conflict
The conflict began in October 2023 when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, resulting in roughly 1,200 deaths and the capture of around 250 hostages.
Since then, according to Gaza’s health ministry, Israeli forces have killed over 67,000 Palestinians, both civilians and fighters, and caused widespread destruction throughout the region.
Following prolonged stalled negotiations, Hamas recently indicated willingness to release all Israeli hostages in Gaza based on the terms of a plan introduced by former US President Donald Trump last week.
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