President Donald Trump unveiled a video statement from the Oval Office, asserting that Hamas has committed to releasing all hostages and advancing a Middle East peace plan. The 70-second recording, shared Tuesday, depicted Trump framing the development as an imminent resolution to the conflict.
In the statement, Trump emphasized that “everybody will be treated fairly” in negotiations, expressing optimism about finalizing terms to return Israeli captives to their families. He highlighted diplomatic involvement from multiple nations but omitted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Hamas, according to the video, endorsed the plan’s framework, which includes exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The group also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza as part of the agreement.
Trump acknowledged support from Arab and Muslim countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, while framing himself as a central figure in securing peace. The statement concluded with Trump describing the situation as “unprecedented” and “a big day” for regional stability.
