US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has successfully ended the war in Gaza, but stressed that questions remain about how the territory will be managed after the conflict
During a meeting at the US government, Trump celebrated what he called a “major achievement in the Middle East.” He stated: “Last night, we reached a historic moment.
We ended the war in Gaza and created a peace that we hope will be lasting in the Middle East.”
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not fully agree with this view.
He believes the war can only be considered over when Hamas surrenders all its weapons and Gaza is completely demilitarized.
“Last night, we reached a momentous breakthrough in the Middle East, something that people said was never going to be done. We ended the war in Gaza, and really, on a much bigger basis, created peace.”
? The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 9, 2025
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How was the deal reached?
To convince Hamas to release the 48 hostages it still holds, mediators (people who assist in the negotiations) assured the group that Israel would not resume the war after the hostages were returned.
The agreement signed in Egypt on Thursday is only the “first phase.” This stage focuses on exchanging hostages for prisoners and the initial, limited withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
Trump presented a 20-point plan that calls for the disarmament of Hamas, but the details of how this will be accomplished remain unclear.
When asked about guarantees that Hamas will disarm and that Israel will not fight again, Trump said the most important thing now is bringing the hostages home.
“After that, we’ll see what happens,” he said, indicating that many negotiations still need to be completed.
What’s next?
Regarding the next phase, which would include an International Stabilization Force (a group of countries that would help maintain peace in Gaza), Trump said it is still being planned.
He mentioned that wealthy countries will fund this force, but did not provide details about who will participate or how it will work.
Trump also spoke about the losses in the war.
He mentioned that, according to the Gaza Health Ministry (controlled by Hamas), around 70,000 people have died, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants.
Israel, on the other hand, claims to have eliminated around 22,000 combatants as of August.
“At some point, this had to stop, and we’re going to make sure it stops,” Trump said.
What happens to the hostages?
Trump promised the hostages’ families that they will all be released by Monday or, at the latest, Tuesday.
He acknowledged that finding the bodies of the approximately 28 hostages killed will be more difficult, but said, “We’re doing the best we can.”
.@SecRubio: “One day, perhaps, the entire story will be told about the events of yesterday – but suffice it to say, it’s not an exaggeration that none of it would’ve been possible without the President of the United States being involved.” pic.twitter.com/P19pBLwkDz
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Travel plans and possible visit to Israel
The president plans to travel to the Middle East in the coming days, including a visit to Egypt for a signing ceremony for the agreement.
He also confirmed that he intends to be in Israel on Monday or Tuesday, when the hostages are released.
Asked about the possibility of giving a speech to the Israeli parliament (Knesset), Trump said he is open to the idea, following an invitation from Netanyahu.
Dreaming of the Nobel Peace Prize
Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, which will be announced on Friday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu even posted an AI-generated image showing Trump with a Nobel medal and wrote on social media: “Give the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump-he deserves it!” However, since the deadline for nominations for the 2025 prize ended in December of last year, before the Gaza agreement, it is unlikely that Trump will win it this year.
What about the two-state solution?
When asked about the creation of a Palestinian state (a so-called “two-state” solution), Trump responded that he has no firm opinion and will support whatever the parties involved decide.
His 20-point plan, however, paves the way for the possibility of a Palestinian state and encourages Palestinians to remain in Gaza, with support from wealthy Arab and Muslim countries to make the region more habitable.
Give @realDonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize – he deserves it! – pic.twitter.com/Hbuc7kmPt1
? Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 9, 2025
Summary
Trump announced the end of the war in Gaza with an agreement that guarantees the release of the hostages and the initial withdrawal of Israeli troops.
However, issues such as the disarmament of Hamas and the future management of Gaza still need to be resolved.
He plans to travel to the region to monitor the next steps, while dreaming of international recognition for the agreement.
Published in 10/09/2025 23h12
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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