President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace plan aimed at ending the long-running conflict in Gaza.

The deal includes an Israeli troop withdrawal to a designated line and the release of all remaining hostages, marking what Trump described as a major step toward a lasting peace in the Middle East.

“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. 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 wrote in a post.

The agreement was facilitated through mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, with support from other regional partners.

Trump emphasized the cooperation of all parties involved and credited international coordination for helping finalize the deal.

“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, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS,” Trump added.

This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year

The announcement followed a brief moment caught on camera at the White House earlier in the day.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was photographed handing a handwritten note to President Trump during a briefing.

The note, later captured by press photographers, read: “You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio whispers in the ear of President Donald Trump after handing him a note about a Middle East deal saying “Very close. We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first” pic.twitter.com/ISEJ2RsUOq

— Evan Vucci (@evanvucci) October 8, 2025

Moments later, Trump confirmed the agreement publicly through his social media post.

Hamas officials said Friday that the group is open to releasing all remaining hostages and stepping aside from governance under Trump’s proposed ceasefire plan.

The group stated that its acceptance would depend on the cooperation of other Palestinian factions and regional allies, noting that additional discussions were needed before final terms could be finalized.

In remarks later that day, Trump called the agreement a turning point for the region and praised allied nations for their role in pushing for an end to the conflict.

“I just want to let you know that this is a very special day, maybe unprecedented in many ways. It is unprecedented, but thank you all and thank you all to those great countries that helped! We were given a tremendous amount of help. Everybody was unified in wanting this war to end and seeing peace in the Middle East. And we’re very close to achieving that,” Trump said.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas would be required to release all hostages at once and transfer administrative control of Gaza to an “International Stabilization Force.”

The body would be jointly led by President Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, with Palestinian experts participating in the transitional government to oversee reconstruction and political transition.

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have deteriorated significantly in recent months, increasing pressure on Hamas to agree to a deal.

According to United Nations data, more than 33,000 residents have been displaced by Israeli operations, and roughly 25 percent of the population faces famine-level food insecurity.

While the first phase of the peace plan focuses on troop withdrawals and humanitarian relief, U.S. officials have indicated that subsequent stages will address long-term governance and regional security guarantees.

Negotiations are expected to continue in coordination with Egyptian and Qatari officials over the coming weeks.