On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump headed to Israel and Egypt on a trip described as “very special” as part of efforts to end the war in Gaza.

Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to the White House.

Responding to a question about Gaza, Trump said, “The war is over,” adding that “the ceasefire will hold.”

Trump confirmed that “many verbal guarantees have been given regarding ending the war in Gaza.”

The U.S. president continued, saying, “Gaza looks like a demolition site.”

According to Trump, a “peace council” will be formed quickly for Gaza.

Regarding the issue of Israeli detainees in Gaza, Trump said, “They may be released a little earlier.”

Hamas is expected to release the Israeli detainees early Monday morning to pave the way for the next phase of President Trump’s plan for Gaza.

Under the agreement, 48 detainees, including living and deceased, will be handed over to Israel by 09:00 GMT on Monday.

In return, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment and 1,700 detainees from Gaza who have been held since the outbreak of the war.