Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Plan Following Urgent Note From Secretary of State

President Donald Trump announced today that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan, leading to the expected release of hostages and an Israeli troop withdrawal, after receiving an urgent note during a public event.

The announcement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio discreetly handed President Trump a note during a roundtable discussion with conservative influencers at the White House yesterday. An Associated Press photographer captured the note, which read, “You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.” Trump initially indicated he was being called away due to ongoing negotiations, stating, “I was just given a note by the secretary of state saying that we’re very close to a deal on the Middle East, and they’re gonna need me pretty quickly.”

Negotiations involving Steve Witkoff, Trump’s top Middle East advisor, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and other senior officials have been underway for three days at an Egyptian resort. This agreement marks a significant attempt to de-escalate the conflict in Gaza, which began after the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Trump later posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” adding that the deal is “a GREAT Day” for all involved.

Following the announcement, Trump stated that the agreement will lead to the release of all hostages “very soon” and an Israeli troop withdrawal “to an agreed upon line.” He also thanked mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their role in the historic event. Further details of the plan, including timelines and specific withdrawal terms, are expected to be released in the coming days, as outlined in a State Department press briefing.