With the phrase “we have an agreement,” the elected president of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed an agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The military conflict has lasted 15 months and has claimed the lives of thousands of people on both sides, with some of the most severe impacts in Palestine. By early October 2024, 1,200 deaths had been recorded, along with the kidnapping of 250 people.
It was through his Truth Social network that the mogul announced the pact between the parties, not only to put an end to the fighting but also for the release of hostages.
“We have an agreement for the Middle Eastern hostages. They will be released quickly,” said Donald Trump regarding the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
From the early hours of Thursday, two Palestinian sources close to the negotiations in Doha reported the possibility of progress in the talks.
However, there were comments within the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement had not given its approval.
Donald Trump attributed the achievement of this agreement between Israel and Hamas to his victory in the electoral race. He assured that his National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, would work closely with Israel to “ensure that Gaza never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists.”
What was agreed upon in the agreement between Israel and Hamas?
The agreement would take effect on Sunday with the release of the first hostage, an act that marks the first of three phases and will last 42 days.
The initiative also included an increase in humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, as well as an international project to oversee the reconstruction and restoration of the city’s streets.
In recent months, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar served as mediators to achieve an agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza.
