By Innovation Times Middle East & U.S. Affairs Desk
October 13, 2025 | Cairo
In a moment that is already being hailed as a turning point in modern Middle Eastern history, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a historic peace agreement in Cairo, Egypt, following the release of all remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The deal, reached after months of complex negotiations, brings an end to one of the most protracted and painful chapters in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Standing alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Qatari officials, Trump declared the accord a “peace for all generations,” saying, “This took 3,000 years to get to this point.” The agreement marks a formal cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and outlines the framework for long-term stability and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
According to diplomatic sources, the accord includes provisions for a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and a multinational rebuilding initiative in Gaza led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations. The United States will provide logistical and financial support for humanitarian operations and security monitoring under the new peace structure.
“This is not just a ceasefire; it is the beginning of a new Middle East,” Trump said during the signing ceremony held at Egypt’s Presidential Palace. “For the first time in thousands of years, the people of this region can look toward peace, prosperity, and dignity.”
The Israeli military confirmed that the final group of hostages was safely returned early Monday morning, ending a 738-day ordeal that began with Hamas’s large-scale assault in October 2023. Families of the freed hostages gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to celebrate, many describing the release as a miracle and a long-awaited closure to years of suffering.
Netanyahu praised Trump’s role in mediating the breakthrough, calling the peace deal “a testament to the power of diplomacy and determination.” He added that Israel remains committed to securing its borders while supporting regional cooperation.
Palestinian officials, including representatives from Hamas’s political wing, said the agreement offers “a new path forward” and promised to uphold the ceasefire terms as reconstruction begins. The UN Secretary-General welcomed the deal as “a vital foundation for lasting peace and mutual recognition.”
The peace framework is expected to be monitored by a joint international task force led by Egypt, the United States, and the European Union. Early reconstruction plans focus on rebuilding hospitals, schools, and essential infrastructure in Gaza, where years of conflict have left widespread devastation.
Global leaders, including those from the United Kingdom, France, and Saudi Arabia, praised the agreement as a breakthrough moment in diplomacy and stability. Analysts say the success of this accord could reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape for decades to come.
For many in Israel and Gaza, the sight of hostages reunited with families and the signing of a peace deal on the same day symbolizes both relief and renewal. The challenge, experts caution, will be ensuring that this historic agreement translates into lasting peace on the ground.
