Trump Says Israel, Hamas Have Agreed to Hostage Release Deal

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in the State Dining Room of the White House on Oct. 8, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 8 that a deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas has been reached for the release of hostages, marking a breakthrough toward ending the

Trump Says Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan

Smoke rises after Israeli strikes hit the Islamic University area in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Oct. 7, 2025. Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON—Israel and terrorist group Hamas have reached a deal for the release of hostages, marking a breakthrough toward ending the two-year war in Gaza. After announcing that