Gaza Peace Deal: Dawn of Hope as Historic Agreement Set to Be Signed

After years of conflict, leaders move toward reconciliation with a landmark Gaza Peace Deal aimed at ending violence and restoring stability in the region.

As fireworks lit up Ras Al Khaimah to welcome the New Year, a very different kind of celebration began across the Middle East. This one was filled with relief, hope, and the possibility of peace.

US President Donald Trump announced that “all of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace.” His message on Truth Social sparked cautious optimism in both Israeli and Palestinian communities, which have endured two years of constant conflict.

The Agreement at a Glance

Sources close to the negotiations say the landmark accord, set to be signed on Thursday in Egypt, outlines a carefully planned first phase:

Hostage and Prisoner Exchange:Hamas will free 20 living hostages, while Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 serving life sentences. The exchange should happen within 72 hours of the deal’s start.
Humanitarian Aid: During the first five days of the ceasefire, at least 400 aid trucks daily will enter Gaza — the largest flow of humanitarian aid since the war began — with even more expected in the following days.
Return of the Displaced: Displaced Gazans will be allowed to return from the south to their homes in Gaza City and the northern areas.
Military Pullback: The deal includes “scheduled withdrawals” of Israeli troops backed by international guarantees from President Trump and mediating countries.

In an official statement, Hamas urged Trump to make sure that Israel “fully honors every clause of the agreement and does not delay or evade implementation.”

What Happens Next

Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari confirmed that both sides have agreed on “all provisions and implementation mechanisms” for the first phase of the ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with his cabinet on Thursday to approve the pact, after which the signing ceremony will happen around midday in Egypt.

A Hamas representative also shared that talks for the second phase of the peace process would begin “immediately” after the signing.

Meanwhile, Trump reaffirmed his confidence that all hostages — both living and deceased — will be fully accounted for by Monday.

This development marks a major step in Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, which calls for a complete ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal — setting the stage for what might become one of the most significant peace agreements in decades.

As the world counts down to the New Year, the people of Gaza and Israel count down to something far more valuable — the fragile promise of peace.