On Wednesday evening, President stated in an exclusive interview with Sean Hannity that a “landmark peace agreement” between Israel and Hamas had been achieved, describing it as “a historic move toward peace in the Middle East.”

During the interview, Trump mentioned that “the entire world collaborated” to facilitate the deal, attributing its success to both “luck” and “talent.”

He remarked on “Hannity” that “numerous unexpected countries have united,” adding, “This has been incredibly beneficial for , for Muslims, for Arab nations, and for the United States of America. This extends beyond Gaza — this signifies peace in the Middle East.”

are expressing approval of the news, characterizing it as a potential pivotal moment.

stated, “Upon the endorsement of the plan’s initial stage, all our hostages will be repatriated. This constitutes a diplomatic triumph and a national and ethical victory for the State of Israel.” He added, “My stance from the outset has been unequivocal: we will not cease until all our hostages are back and all our objectives are met.”

He extended gratitude to his “great friend and ally President Trump,” asserting that Israel had “arrived at this crucial juncture.”

Israeli President Isaac Herzog also commented on X, providing strong support for the agreement and thanking Trump, stating that “should he visit us in the coming days, he will be greeted with immense respect, warmth, and appreciation by the Israeli populace.”

The post continued, “This accord will offer moments of profound relief to the beloved families who have endured 733 sleepless days. It presents an opportunity to repair, to recover, and to inaugurate a fresh prospect of hope for our region.” It further declared, “Now is the moment to commend the heroes among us: our valiant sons and daughters who battled to bring the hostages back; the grieving families; those physically and psychologically wounded; and everyone who bore an intolerable cost for this momentous and essential occasion.”

According to Reuters, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres applauded the breakthrough and called for prompt implementation.

Guterres stated, “I commend the announcement of an agreement aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. The United Nations is committed to supporting its complete execution and subsequent recovery initiatives. This significant opportunity must not be squandered.”

As per the agreement, Hamas is anticipated to free all 20 remaining hostages by this weekend, while the Israeli military is slated to commence withdrawing forces from the majority of Gaza as part of the initial stage.

The IDF similarly issued a social media statement, expressing approval of “the agreement for the return of the hostages, which was finalized overnight.”

Trump declared, “This marks a significant day for peace.” He added, “Discussions about Middle East peace spanned many years — and now it is materializing.”

The Gaza Health Ministry, administered by Hamas, reports over 67,000 Palestinian fatalities since the conflict commenced, a number that remains unverified by independent sources.