All hostages will be released, Israeli forces will withdraw..., Trump announces first phase of Gaza peace deal

US President Donald Trump made a historic announcement on Thursday, raising new hopes for peace amid the long-standing violence in the Middle East. He stated that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan brokered by the US.

Under this agreement, the ongoing war in Gaza will be halted and all hostages will be released. The agreement was formally signed in Egypt on Thursday (October 9).

What did Donald Trump say?

Sharing a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump said, "I am proud to announce that both Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of our peace plan. This means that all hostages will be released soon and the Israeli army will withdraw to the designated border. This is the first and biggest step towards lasting peace."

Trump described the agreement as historic for the entire Middle East and global peace. He said, "Now this is a big day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, and the United States. We express our gratitude to all the countries that made efforts in this direction."

Thanks to Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey

In his statement, Trump said that many countries played a key role in making this agreement possible. He specifically thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. He said, "We are deeply grateful to the mediators from these countries who made this historic agreement possible. All parties will be treated fairly and with respect."

Netanyahu Calls It a Moral Victory for Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also welcomed the agreement. Posting on the social media platform X, he said, "With the agreement on the first phase of the peace plan, all our hostages will soon return home. This is a day of diplomatic success and moral victory for us. We will not rest until every one of our citizens is returned."