Trump Hails ‘Historic’ Israel–Hamas Agreement as First Step Toward Gaza Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a peace agreement, marking what he described as a “historic and unprecedented event” aimed at bringing stability to the region.
The Gaze reports this, referring to European Pravda, citing Trump's interview and post on social media.
The U.S. president said the deal includes the release of all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line.
He praised the role of international mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, thanking them for their contribution to what he called “a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, all neighboring countries, and the United States of America.”
The announcement comes just ten days after the Trump administration unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for ending hostilities in Gaza and shaping the enclave’s future governance. The plan reportedly outlines security arrangements, phased reconstruction, and an eventual political framework supported by regional partners.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking the second anniversary of the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, said the current momentum “must not be lost” and urged all sides to seize the chance for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters later, Trump said he may travel to the Middle East as early as Sunday, citing “strong progress” in peace talks.
“I think it’s going to happen – there’s a good chance I’ll go at the end of the week,” he stated, stressing that Israeli officials had invited him to address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. “I will absolutely do that if they want me to,” he added.
Trump also signaled broader ambitions for U.S. diplomacy, saying he believes his administration can end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
“I’ve resolved seven wars, and we’re close to resolving the eighth,” he told reporters. “And I think, in the end, we will settle the terrible war between Russia and Ukraine. Just last week, 7,000 people were killed there. We will bring it to an end.”
As The Gaze reported earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to understand how Ukraine intends to use U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles before deciding whether to authorize their transfer.