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Trump: Israel and Hamas Signed the Hostage Deal
Netanyahu: "With God’s help – we are bringing everyone home"
In a historic development, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a peace agreement, marking a major step toward ending the prolonged conflict.
The announcement includes a ceasefire and the imminent release of all hostages held in Gaza, alongside an initial Israeli troop withdrawal to agreed-upon lines.
"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan," Trump stated. "This means that all hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdrawt heir troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace".
Trump praised mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for helping to broker the unprecedented agreement, calling it a "great day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, its neighbors, and the United States of America."
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism in a statement:
"With God’s help – we are bringing everyone home."
According to reports from Saudi media, the ceasefire is expected to go into effect tomorrow at noon.
Further details about the timeline, hostage release, and subsequent phases of the agreement are expected to emerge in the coming hours.