President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will soon travel to Israel and Egypt after the United States brokered a ceasefire and hostage‑release deal in Gaza. He described the agreement as a “great deal for the world” and said it will secure the return of all hostages and the recovery of about 28 bodies.
Trump told reporters at the White House that the ceasefire will take effect immediately, and he plans to speak at Israel’s Knesset before heading to Egypt. The visit underscores the U.S. role in the Middle Eastern peace process and signals the start of a broader effort to rebuild Gaza and calm tensions in the region.
Key points of the Gaza deal
- Hostage release – All Israelis taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 are to be freed. The agreement includes the return of bodies, with about 28 recovered so far.
- Ceasefire – Israel will withdraw from parts of Gaza as part of the first phase. The deal also calls for releasing Hamas prisoners.
- U.S. support – U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son‑in‑law, Jared Kushner, were present at the Israeli government meeting that approved the ceasefire.
- International backing – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal marks a “momentous breakthrough,” while Israeli Knesset speaker Amir Ohana invited Trump to address parliament and hailed him as a top ally for Israel.
According to reports from CNN and Reuters, the Israeli cabinet voted in favor of the ceasefire after Prime Minister Netanyahu convened a security cabinet meeting. Hamas confirmed that the first phase of the agreement “means the war in Gaza has ended completely,” according to Chief Negotiator Khalil al‑Hayya.
Trump’s next steps
During his cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said the “breakthrough in the Middle East” could lead to lasting peace. He is expected to testify at the Knesset and meet Egyptian officials in Cairo, signalling strong U.S. engagement in the region.
Netanyahu praised Trump for his mediation, noting that the deal clears the way for the return of all Israeli hostages and helps end a war that has cost thousands of lives. The U.S.‑brokered ceasefire is seen as a significant stride toward regional stability and a foundation for future diplomatic efforts.
For U.S. and Israeli audiences, Trump’s announcement stresses the importance of the ceasefire, hostages’ freedom, and rebuilding Gaza—key topics that will shape the agenda in the coming weeks. The deal also reflects broader U.S. interests in promoting peace across the Middle East, drawing attention from global media and policymakers alike.
Source: aninews
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