President Donald J. Trump revealed late Wednesday that negotiators for Israel and Hamas have finalized phase one of his proposed peace plan, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. The agreement, announced via Truth Social, stipulates the immediate release of all hostages and Israel’s withdrawal of troops to an agreed-upon line, as part of a broader effort to establish a “Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”
Trump emphasized the significance of the deal, stating, “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.” The statement credited mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their role in facilitating the arrangement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, while Hamas officials reportedly engaged in final discussions with Egyptian intelligence to finalize the list of Palestinian detainees to be exchanged.
The formal signing ceremony is set for midday tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh, accompanied by the activation of five humanitarian aid border points to deliver urgent supplies into Gaza. Key figures involved include Trump, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, real estate developer Steve Witkoff, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
