In what he described as a “historic and unprecedented event,” U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday announced that Israel and Hamas have both agreed to the first phase of a new peace plan, marking a potential turning point in the decades-long Middle East conflict.
According to the statement released by the White House, the agreement includes the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops to an “agreed-upon line,” setting the stage for what Trump called a “strong, durable, and everlasting peace.”
“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,” Trump said in a post shared on social media.
“All parties will be treated fairly! This is a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, all surrounding nations, and the United States of America,” he added.
The U.S. president also praised mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in brokering the agreement, expressing gratitude to all parties involved.
The deal, dubbed the “Middle East Peace Phase I Accord,” is seen as the first concrete step in renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hamas after months of conflict that have claimed thousands of lives.
While full details of the implementation timeline remain undisclosed, officials say the first stage will focus on humanitarian relief, security coordination, and political dialogue between the two sides.
Trump concluded his announcement with a message of optimism and faith:
“Blessed are the peacemakers.”
If successfully implemented, the agreement could mark the most significant advance toward Middle East peace in decades.
