Washington, Oct 9 (V7N) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a proposed peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, according to reports from Al Jazeera and the BBC.
 
Trump wrote, “Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of our peace plan. The peace deal means that all hostages will soon be released, and Israel will withdraw its troops from Gaza. This is the first step toward a strong, lasting, and permanent peace.”
 
Though details of the agreement have not yet been made public, international observers view this development as a potential breakthrough after months of devastating violence. The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and displaced many more in Gaza, sparking global appeals for an immediate ceasefire.
 
Analysts suggest that the agreement’s success will depend on both sides’ commitment to implementing the terms and on the involvement of key mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the United States.
 
Earlier this week, senior negotiators from Israel and Hamas met in Cairo for the third round of ceasefire talks mediated by international envoys. The United Nations and other global actors have expressed cautious optimism about the progress toward a possible truce.
 
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