Published: 4:34am, 9 Oct 2025Updated: 8:00am, 9 Oct 2025
Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday.
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“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Trump said on social media.
“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 added.
Trump also thanked mediators Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, adding: “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
Shortly after the US president’s announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “With God’s help, we will bring them all home,” referring to Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, people familiar with the matter told Associated Press, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.