Donald Trump says Hamas and Israel have FINALLY agreed deal to release hostages kidnapped on Oct 7
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ISRAEL and Hamas have finally shaken hands on a ceasefire, putting a halt to the brutal war after 15 months, says Donald Trump. The world had been waiting with bated breath as negotiators hammered out the deal, which is believed to have been confirmed today.
Hopes for a ceasefire plan, brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, had been in the works for over a year, with numerous rumours surrounding a resolution in the past 24 hours. The ceasefire now sparks hope that the remaining hostages taken on the horror October 7 bloodbath will finally return home to their families after months of agony.
![[Benjamin Netanyahu giving a televised statement.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/screen-grab-image-video-provide-952408357.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Hamas previously accepted a draft agreement for a peace deal in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. And newly-elected President Donald Trump said "there had been a handshake", fuelling positive expectations of a peace deal. He has now posted on Truth Social appearing to confirm the deal saying: "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!".
![[Hostages released by Hamas militants.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hostages-abducted-hamas-gunmen-october-863185985_f8baa9.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It is also understood that Qatar's Prime Minister met with Hamas in what a source involved in the talks called a "final push" for the truce. The agreed plan is now expected to be approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet and then his full Cabinet.
![[Smoke billows over buildings in Gaza after Israeli air strikes.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/idf-since-hamas-militants-launched-871032348_e1bdcf.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
