Trump addresses world from Oval Office after Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages in Gaza peace deal

Trump later released a video from the White House Oval Office, saying he is still awaiting final word, but believes he is "very close" to achieving a peace deal.

Hamas said in the statement it held in-depth consultations within its leadership institutions, extensive consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, and consultations with mediators and friends to reach a "responsible position" regarding Trump's plan.

Leaders said they appreciated the president's efforts to end the war and agreed to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents."Following Hamas's response, Israel is preparing for the immediate implementation of the first stage of President Trump's plan for the immediate release of all the hostages," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an announcement. "We will continue to work in full cooperation with the President and his team in order to bring the war to an end in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel, which are consistent with President Trump's vision."

Though Hamas agreed to return all 46 hostages, its statement did not address the disarmament.

Israel has not yet publicly commented on the announcement.

Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in an X post the country welcomes Hamas' announcement and supports an immediate ceasefire to "facilitate the safe and swift release of hostages and to achieve rapid results that stop the bloodshed of our Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip."

Qatar announced it has started coordinating with its mediation partners in Egypt, in collaboration with the U.S., to advance discussions on a plan aimed at bringing an end to the war.

French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in on social media, thanking Trump for his commitment to peace.

"The release of all hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza are within reach! Hamas' commitment must be followed up without delay," Macron wrote in an X post. "We now have the opportunity to make decisive progress towards peace. France will play its full part in line with its efforts at the United Nations, alongside the United States, Israelis and Palestinians, and all of its international partners."

Militants killed about 1,200 people, most of whom were civilians, and abducted roughly 250 others.

The White House did not immediately provide additional comment to Fox News Digital.