On Wednesday evening, President Donald J. Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had both signed off on the first phase of his plan, declaring that all hostages will be released very soon and that Israel will reposition forces as the first steps toward a durable settlement. The White House amplified the announcement on X.

On Capitol Hill, Republicans led the call. Rep. Nancy Mace said Trump “deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” and is the “President of Peace,” while Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis praised the breakthrough as “historic” and pressed the Committee to act.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw argued that if Trump does not get the award, “no one deserves” it, and Rep. Byron Donalds cited the administration’s record of resolving conflicts, calling this moment “historic.”