Trump:

We settled seven wars. We are close to settling the eight one.

I think we will end up settling the Russia situation.

Trump:

I will go to the Middle East probably before the hostages are released or shortly thereafter.

Trump ends his press conference early for Gaza peace deal negotiations.

The moment Rubio informed Trump about the Gaza peace deal process.

📸 Reuters

The note Rubio handed to Trump:

“You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”

White House:

On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops. While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up.

He will then return to the White House. President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter.

BREAKING: A Gaza deal could be reached as soon as tonight.

Source: Barak Ravid, Axios

BREAKING: Trump is expected to post soon on Truth Social about the Gaza deal.

Source: CNN

BREAKING: Hamas has agreed to the deal. The signing will take place in Egypt on Thursday.

Source: Al Mayadeen

NEW: The Gaza deal includes a complete ceasefire, a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from 70% of the Gaza Strip, and the simultaneous release of prisoners from both sides.

Source: Sky News Arabia

NEW: Hamas' Gaza chief and the Egyptian intelligence chief are meeting to put "finishing touches" to the Gaza peace deal.

Source: Reuters

Hamas and Israel are set to sign a ceasefire agreement at 12 noon Cairo time.

Source: Al-Hadath

BREAKING: Trump:

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. All Parties will be treated fairly!

This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!

Qatari Foreign Ministry:

The deal will lead to the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip and details will be announced later.

Israel continues to bomb Gaza despite Trump's announcement.

Source: Al Jazeera

BREAKING: Hamas:

We announce reaching an agreement to end the war on Gaza, the withdrawal of the occupation from it, the entry of aid, and the exchange of prisoners.

Hamas:

We highly appreciate the efforts of the brotherly mediators in Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, and we also value the efforts of US President Donald Trump seeking to permanently stop the war and the full withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip.

Hamas:

We call on President Trump, the guarantor countries of the agreement, and various Arab, Islamic, and international parties to obligate the occupation government to fully implement the agreement's entitlements.

Hamas:

We affirm that the sacrifices of our people will not be in vain, and that we will remain committed to the pledge and will not abandon our people's national rights until freedom, independence, and self-determination are achieved.