Took 3000 Years: Trump Brings ‘Peace’ With Signing Of Gaza Deal In Egypt; Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages

In what can indeed be called historic in many ways, US President Donald Trump on Monday (October 13, 2025) seems to have accomplished what has always thought of as impossible. Despite being snubbed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, Trump has brought “peace in middle east” with the signing of Gaza Peace Deal in Egypt.

Addressing the gathering in Egypt after signing the Gaza peace deal, the US President said, “The war in Gaza is OVER… civilians are returning to their homes. The hostages are reuniting.” He noted that this took 3000 years to accomplish and exuded confidence that this plan is going to hold up.

For his exceptional feat, Egyptian President Adbel Fattah el-Sisi said they will award US President Donald Trump “the order of the Nile, the highest state honor among the Egyptian decorations.”

Did Trump finally end the war in Gaza?

Trump described the document as one that “is going to spell out rules and regulations” for the peace plan. Addressing the media, Trump said, “Now the rebuilding begins,” on the next steps in Gaza. “Rebuilding is maybe going to be the easiest part. I think we’ve done a lot of the hardest part because the rest comes together. We all know how to rebuild, and we know how to build better than anybody in the world,” he said.

Tens of billions of dollars of investment will be needed to rebuild Gaza’s infrastructure and homes, the United Nations and others estimate.

Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump declared an end to the devastating Gaza war in his speech at the Israeli Knesset, hailing a ceasefire deal brokered under his leadership as the beginning of a “new Middle East.” On a day marked by the release of hostages and a rare sense of calm, Trump claimed credit for resolving one of the region’s bloodiest chapters in recent memory.

Gaza Peace Plan: What did Trump announce in Israel?

Standing in the Knesset, Trump proclaimed, “The long and painful nightmare is finally over,” as he outlined the key components of a deal that includes full demilitarisation of Gaza, Hamas’ disarmament, unconditional release of Israeli hostages, exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.

Trump further stressed that this was “not just a pause in fighting, but a turning point.”

How was the Gaza ceasefire deal reached?

The ceasefire, announced after months of indirect talks and regional mediation, follows Trump’s re-election and a broader push to revive American influence in the Middle East. Trump credited intense diplomatic pressure on Hamas by Arab and Muslim nations and claimed the breakthrough would not have occurred without US-led military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier this year.

“We’ve ended eight wars in eight months,” Trump said. “This is the most challenging breakthrough—maybe ever.” Trump singled out key envoys including Steve Witkoff, described as “Henry Kissinger who doesn’t leak”; Jared Kushner, senior adviser and son-in-law; Ron Dermer, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs.

Knesset members erupted in applause, with some wearing red caps reading “Trump the Peace President.”

Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “a man of exceptional courage and patriotism,” even making a public call for him to be pardoned amid his ongoing corruption trials. While only Israeli President Isaac Herzog can issue a pardon, Trump’s comments sparked debate, as Netanyahu remains under legal scrutiny.

What does the deal say on release of hostages?

The ceasefire saw 20 surviving hostages released by Hamas, with 28 bodies repatriated. Trump said, “After two harrowing years of darkness and captivity, our people are coming home.” Netanyahu paid tribute to nearly 2,000 Israeli soldiers killed and highlighted personal stories, including Ari Spits, a soldier who survived despite losing three limbs.

In exchange of the hostages released by Hamas, the Israeli prison service said it had freed nearly 2,000 mostly Palestinian detainees as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Trump and Netanyahu both framed the ceasefire as a “historic triumph”.

US troops to be stationed in Israel?

Meanwhile, Israeli media earlier reported that troops from the United States will start operations at an Israeli military base on Sunday (October 12, 2025) to monitor the implementation of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. According to a report by Israeli Channel 12, at least 200 US troops will be stationed at Hatzor Air Base in southern Israel.

There was no immediate confirmation from US or Israeli authorities of the report.