Washington, D.C. – On October 8, 2025, a U.S. report indicated that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire as part of President Donald Trump’s proposed Middle East Peace Plan. The deal, set to be published tonight, includes an immediate halt to hostilities, with negotiations on subsequent phases to follow. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Trump may travel to the Middle East as early as Friday to oversee the implementation and ensure compliance.