WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Oct 9- Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal.
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Israel Hamas ceasefire deal : Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire framework that will allow for the swift release of all hostages held in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal to an agreed point and the release of some Palestinian prisoners.
News of the deal prompted celebrations in Israel, Gaza and beyond, with Israeli families of hostages letting off fireworks, while Palestinians clapped and cheered in hopes of an end to the bloodshed.
A local Citizen’s statement on Israel Hamas ceasefire deal
“Thank God for the ceasefire, the end of bloodshed and killing," said Abdul Majeed abd Rabbo, a man in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.
US President Donald Trump first announced the breakthrough in a post on social media.
US Secretary of State MArco Rubio updated President Donald Trump on the Gaza proposal during a roundtable on antifa.
Rubio handed a note to Trump which read
For perspective on how global power plays affect conflict zones, see Hope for peace? Israel and Hamas Strike a Deal: First Step to Gaza Ceasefire.
“ Very close , We need you to approve a truth Social post soon, So you can announce deal first”
What the Agreement Means
The ceasefire plan represents a step-by-step roadmap designed to gradually reduce hostilities. The first phase focuses on halting attacks, allowing aid into Gaza, and beginning discussions on a broader political solution.
- This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon
- Temporary halt of military operations
- Opening humanitarian corridors for food, water, and medical supplies
- Release of some detainees and hostages under supervision
Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people
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Global Pressure and Mediation
This agreement did not come easily. International mediators — including the **United States, Egypt, and Qatar** — played crucial roles in bridging differences. The world has been watching closely, urging both sides to prioritize human lives over political rivalries.
3 Major Roles
- US diplomatic involvement
- Egypt’s role in border facilitation
- Qatar’s mediation efforts
Both Israel and Hamas also confirmed an agreement had been reached.
Political Reactions on the Ground
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
The agreement was a “diplomatic success and a national and moral victory” for his country. Hamas thanked Trump and all mediators involved: Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
Hamas confirmed that the agreement
Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a hostage-prisoner exchange and the entry of aid, adding that they "value the efforts of US President Donald Trump, who seeks to bring about a definitive end to the war.
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir
“welcomes the signing” of the deal and says he has instructed troops to be “ready for any scenario”.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcome the Agreement and Said
“I welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has welcomed the first stage of the ceasefire deal and said, “peace is near”.
Key challenges for Hammas and Israel
Ensuring both sides honor the ceasefire commitments
Preventing militant groups from breaking the truce
Building momentum toward a long-term political resolution
| Gaza authorities say more than 67,000 people have been killed and much of the enclave has been flattened since Israel began its military response to the Hamas cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. Around 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage back to Gaza, according to Israeli officials, with 20 of the 48 hostages still held believed to be alive. |
Families of Israeli hostages
A ceasefire has resulted in optimism among Palestinians in Gaza after two years of relentless bombardment, the destruction left behind is overwhelming.
Entire neighbourhoods have been reduced to rubble, hospitals and schools have been destroyed, and families have been displaced.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 67,183 people and wounded 169,841 since October 2023. Thousands more are believed to be buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings. A total of 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7, 2023, attacks and about 200 were taken captive.
ConclusionThe Israel-Hamas agreement on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is not a final solution, but it is a critical first step toward reducing violence. Whether it evolves into lasting peace depends on the commitment of both parties and continued global mediation.
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