Overview

• Trump announced both sides had signed off on the plan’s first phase, saying all hostages would be released soon and Israeli forces would redeploy to an agreed line.
• Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye facilitated indirect talks under a tight U.S. timetable, culminating in proximity negotiations in Egypt that produced the initial formula.
• Crowds celebrated in Gaza and Tel Aviv, the White House labeled Trump “The Peace President,” and figures including Yair Lapid and hostage families urged a Nobel Peace Prize for him.
• Reporting describes an exchange that would free 48 hostages and roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, as Israeli officials prepare approvals and some far-right ministers voice opposition.
• The Norwegian Nobel Committee indicated its 2025 decision was made before the Gaza announcement, though formal nominations for Trump exist and experts say durable results would weigh most.