Moments before President Donald Trump told reporters that a “major breakthrough” had been reached in the Middle East, Secretary of State Marco Rubio quietly leaned over and handed him a folded note. Seconds later, Trump read it — and everything changed.
In that message, according to senior aides, was confirmation that Israel and Hamas had both signed off on the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace plan. The deal includes the release of all hostages and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line — the foundation for what Trump called a “strong, durable, and everlasting peace.”
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Now Revealed: Rubio’s Whisper — The Start of Something Historic for Trump
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Alex
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14/10/2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025 — Washington D.C.
Moments before President Donald Trump told reporters that a “major breakthrough” had been reached in the Middle East, Secretary of State Marco Rubio quietly leaned over and handed him a folded note. Seconds later, Trump read it — and everything changed.
In that message, according to senior aides, was confirmation that Israel and Hamas had both signed off on the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace plan. The deal includes the release of all hostages and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line — the foundation for what Trump called a “strong, durable, and everlasting peace.”
“This is a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, for Israel, and for the United States of America,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social shortly after receiving the note. “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
The White House described the development as the “first phase” of a wider framework that could lead to a permanent ceasefire and broader diplomatic normalization — with Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey credited as key mediators.
While details remain limited, officials confirmed that hostage transfers could begin within hours, marking what could be the most significant de-escalation in the region in decades.
For now, the image of Rubio whispering to Trump before the announcement has already become symbolic — a quiet exchange before what many are calling one of the most historic wins of his presidency.
Developing story — updates to follow as new statements arrive.