Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza peace deal, confirms Donald Trump

Washington / Jerusalem / Doha (Web Desk/Agencies): After months of devastating conflict in the Middle East, a major diplomatic breakthrough has emerged as Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a historic peace accord.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that both parties have agreed to a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages under the initial stage of the peace plan.

In a statement posted on social media, President Trump said, “This is a great day—for Israel, for Palestine, for the Muslim world, and for all parties involved. Israeli forces will withdraw to agreed lines, all hostages will be released soon, and this marks a strong first step toward lasting peace.”

He extended gratitude to Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their mediation efforts, emphasizing that this “historic and unprecedented agreement would not have been possible without their diplomatic support.”

The Israeli Prime Minister stated that his government’s foremost objective remains the safe return of all Israeli hostages. Hamas, on the other hand, hailed the accord as “a decisive step toward ending the war in Gaza, ensuring Israeli withdrawal, and securing the exchange of prisoners.”

In its statement, Hamas called on the international community and the mediating nations to ensure that Israel fully implements every clause of the agreement and refrains from any delays or violations.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that an agreement has been reached on the “first phase of the Gaza ceasefire,” which includes an end to hostilities, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and the release of both hostages and Palestinian detainees.

According to international observers, the next stage of the accord will focus on establishing a permanent ceasefire, initiating reconstruction efforts, and launching political negotiations.

Analysts believe that if this process moves forward successfully, it could pave the way for the most significant peace initiative the region has witnessed in over two decades.