Hamas has accepted President Trump’s peace proposal, signaling an end to nearly two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes the full release of all Israeli hostages and the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, marking a major breakthrough in the region’s most violent conflict since 2023.
President Trump announced the deal on Truth Social, stating: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line.” He emphasized that this is only the beginning of a broader resolution process.
The agreement requires Hamas to enter a second phase of talks to finalize demilitarization and governance terms. All hostages, including deceased individuals, are to be returned under the initial phase. Trump’s administration confirmed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a mediated framework, with Egypt and Qatar facilitating logistics.
This deal follows months of intensive diplomacy led by White House envoy Steve Witkoff, with Jared Kushner joining the talks in Egypt last week to lend additional weight to the U.S. effort. Trump’s 20-point plan calls for a ceasefire, hostage repatriation, international oversight in Gaza, and removal of Hamas’s military capabilities.
The October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack that launched the war resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and led to a prolonged military campaign. Until now, efforts to broker a resolution had failed amid distrust and ongoing violence. With Hamas now publicly agreeing to the deal, focus shifts to implementation and verification.
Trump’s leadership in securing the agreement reestablishes U.S. strength in international negotiations and affirms a commitment to peace through strength.
