Hamas Agrees to Trump-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Deal with Israeli Withdrawal and Hostage Swap

Hamas announced Thursday that it has reached agreement to end the Gaza war after intensive negotiations over a U.S. President Donald Trump proposal. According to the Islamist group, the terms include an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a detailed hostage-prisoner exchange. Hamas called on Trump and guarantor nations to ensure Israel fully implements a lasting ceasefire.

In a statement, Hamas said the deal reflects “weeks of diplomacy” under the Trump initiative, which proposed a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, simultaneous release of hostages and prisoners, and a monitored ceasefire. “We demand immediate compliance,” Hamas added, urging the United States and other guarantor states to pressure Israel into honoring all terms without delay.

The agreement offers a breakthrough in a conflict that has wrought devastating loss across Gaza and sparked international calls for a ceasefire. Under the pact, detained hostages would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, while Israel would pull back from its military presence in the enclave. The move is designed to halt the fighting, reduce civilian casualties, and open a path to longer-term peace.

Observers note that successful implementation will hinge on verification mechanisms and political will. Hamas insisted that the U.S. and guarantors act as guarantors — not just bystanders — to enforce Israel’s withdrawal and the prisoner swap. “No partial compliance,” the group emphasized.

While critics remain skeptical of Israel’s willingness to withdraw fully or release certain prisoners, the deal marks a milestone in peace efforts. If executed, it could deliver a needed ceasefire in Gaza and shift the trajectory of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. But without strict oversight and strong international pressure, the agreement may remain at risk.