President Trump released a video statement from the Oval Office today, claiming Hamas has agreed to release all hostages and that peace in the Middle East is “imminent.” The president framed the development as a near-certain outcome, thanking multiple countries for their involvement in the proposed plan. He asserted that “everybody will be treated fairly” and expressed optimism about finalizing the deal to return Israeli hostages to their families.

Hamas reportedly endorsed the agreement under Trump’s outlined “formula,” which includes Israel releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since the conflict began. However, Hamas emphasized the need for specific on-the-ground conditions before proceeding with the exchange. The group also called for an immediate halt to Israeli bombing in Gaza.

In the one-minute-ten-second video, Trump praised Arab and Muslim nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, but omitted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. He described the situation as “unprecedented,” highlighting global unity in seeking an end to the war. The statement was presented as a decisive step toward resolving the crisis.