In a major breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the deal includes the release of all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line as initial steps toward lasting peace. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the announcement, calling it “a great day for Israel” and thanked the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), security forces, and President Trump for their efforts.
PM Netanyahu welcomes the announcement
Welcoming the announcement in an X post, PM Netanyahu stated that the agreement would help bring home the hostages and move closer to peace with Israel’s neighbours. Netanyahu has extended thanks to everyone who made this possible including the IDF and US President Trump. He has hailed the agreement as a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for Israel.
“A great day for Israel. Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home. I thank the heroic soldiers of the IDF and all the security forces, thanks to whose courage and sacrifice we have reached this day. I thank from the depths of my heart President Trump and his team for their mobilization for this sacred mission of releasing our hostages. With the help of the Almighty, together we will continue to achieve all our goals and expand peace with our neighbors,” he wrote on X.
With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals…---Advertisement---— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 8, 2025
Hostages will be brought home, says Netanyahu
In a separate post, Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to bringing every hostage back, stating that the government would not rest until all goals are achieved. Netanyahu credited the progress to Israel’s determination, strong military efforts, and the support of Trump, calling this a critical turning point. Furthermore, he hailed the ‘great alliance’ between the US and Israel.
“With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel. From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved. Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point,” Netanyahu said.
“I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership, and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages. God Bless Israel. God Bless America. God Bless our great alliance,” he added.
With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 8, 2025
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals…
Conclusion
Notably, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have “signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan.” He thanked mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for helping make the deal possible.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, “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. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
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