Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Hamas have “signed off” on the first phase of a peace plan. The agreement, affirmed by Qatar's foreign ministry, involves the release of all hostages “very soon” and Israel's withdrawal to an agreed line. Trump received news of the imminent deal via a note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House event, prompting him to make the announcement. He thanked mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, and indicated he might visit Gaza and Egypt “sometime toward the end of the week.”The conflict, which began two years ago, has resulted in over 67,000 deaths, with Hamas demanding Israeli withdrawal and a prisoner swap as key negotiation points. In fullTrump claims Israel and Hamas have signed off on ‘first Phase of our Peace Plan’ and all hostages will be released ‘very soon’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The US President noted that the technical teams will meet on September 6 in Egypt to work through and "clarify the final details"

The US president says the two sides have agreed on first phase of a plan to end two years of a devastating war in Gaza.

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open the way to…

Mediator Qatar said that more details of the agreement would be announced at a later date.

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza and a hostage/prisoner exchange.

The first phase of the deal called for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinians jailed in Israel.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced on Truth…

Israel and Hamas agree to peace plan, releasing hostages and withdrawing troops, marking significant progress in conflict resolution.

Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could put an end to the two-year war and free hostages.

This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week.

Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

President says he could visit Gaza as part of a trip to seal the peace deal this weekend

US president Donald Trump announced the deal Wednesday evening, calling it ‘the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace’. Bel Trew explains what may come next.

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The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump's 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners

Donald Trump announces all hostages will be released ‘very soon’ and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed timeline

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, 8 October, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Wild celebrations erupted in both Gaza and Israel,…