President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth that Israel has agreed to the first phase of his plan and that all of the hostages will be returning soon.

He wrote on his account:

"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means 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."