Trump Says Israel, Hamas Have Signed Hostage Release Deal, Peace Talks Ongoing

Trump Says Israel, Hamas Have Signed Hostage Release Deal, Peace Talks Ongoing

President 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 with terrorist group Hamas has been reached for the release of hostages, marking a breakthrough toward ending the two-year war in Gaza.

“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,” he wrote on TruthSocial.
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