India, Oct. 9 -- Israel and Palestinian militant outfit Hamas have reached an agreement on the 'first phase' of plan to stop the fighting in Gaza and release hostages as well as prisoners, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) in a post on social media.

Shortly after Trump's announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said all hostages will be brought home with god's help. Mediator Qatar also confirmed that agreement has been reached for first phase of Gaza ceasefire.

In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump said he is "very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan".

Donald Trump said this means that all of the hostages will be ...