Overview

• Both sides agreed to the initial stage of a U.S. plan that links a large hostage release to Israeli forces repositioning to an agreed line inside Gaza, following proximity talks in Egypt with Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye mediating.
• Trump announced the breakthrough on social media and the White House amplified the moment by labeling him “The Peace President” in a post shortly afterward.
• Crowds in Gaza and Tel Aviv celebrated the announcement, with chants praising Trump and calls from some Israelis, including hostage families, for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
• Hamas and Israel confirmed the framework tying a ceasefire step to prisoner and hostage exchanges, while Hamas urged guarantor states and Washington to ensure full implementation.
• Trump’s aides have stepped up efforts to tout his peace push, but nominations closed January 31 and officials in Oslo said the 2025 laureate was chosen before the deal, with the prize announcement due on October 10.