Israel-Hamas peace deal: First phase of Trump's Gaza plan to be signed today - What's happening
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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Photograph: (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, involving a ceasefire and release of all hostages. Reached via indirect talks in Egypt, the deal includes Israeli troop withdrawal and a prisoner exchange, pending final approvals.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement on the initial phase of a peace plan for Gaza. The first step includes a ceasefire and the release of all hostages currently held by Hamas. The agreement was the result of indirect negotiations between the two sides in Egypt, centered around Trump’s proposed 20-point roadmap aimed at restoring peace to the region.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump stated, “I’m proud to share that both Israel and Hamas have approved Phase One of our Peace Plan. This means every hostage will soon be released, and Israeli forces will pull back to a mutually agreed boundary — marking the beginning of what we hope will be a lasting, strong peace.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also issued a statement confirming that the hostages would be returning home soon. He added that he would call a meeting of his cabinet on Thursday to ratify the deal. In a statement, Hamas confirmed it has agreed for a hostage-prisoner exchange and an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave. But the group called on Trump and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire.
The United Nations says it has enough stock to feed the entire Gaza for 3 months.
On Thursday (Oct 9), Russia welcomed the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas. Kremlin expressed hope that "actions" will follow the accord to end the two-year war.
Egyptian state TV al-Qahera news reported that the initial phase of Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict and release hostages has been officially agreed upon. However, the exact timing for its implementation in Gaza remains uncertain. While the Egyptian outlet claimed the first phase is already underway, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that the deal requires approval from Israel’s government, leaving the ceasefire's start date unclear. Meanwhile, smoke was still visible over Gaza this morning, according to Reuters footage.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that the agreement to secure the release of hostages in Gaza will only come into effect once it receives approval from the cabinet, according to AFP.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi described the current situation as "a historic moment showcasing the victory of the desire for peace over the reasoning of war." He announced on X that a ceasefire agreement had been reached to bring an end to the two-year-long conflict and suffering in Gaza.
- Gaza will become a terror-free zone, safe for neighbors.
- Gaza will be redeveloped to benefit its people.
- War ends immediately if both sides agree; Israeli forces withdraw to agreed lines; ceasefire and frozen battle lines.
- All hostages returned within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance.
- Israel releases prisoners after hostage return, including women and children.
- Hamas members committing to peace get amnesty; safe passage for those leaving Gaza.
- Immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza, including infrastructure rehab and essential services.
- Aid entry managed by UN, Red Crescent, and neutral agencies; Rafah crossing open under agreed terms.
- Gaza governed temporarily by an apolitical Palestinian technocratic committee under international supervision, chaired by Donald Trump.
- Economic development plan to rebuild Gaza with expert investment proposals.
- Special economic zone with favorable trade terms established.
- Freedom to stay or leave Gaza without coercion.
- Hamas and factions barred from governance; all military infrastructure destroyed and demilitarized.
- Regional partners guarantee Gaza’s non-threat to neighbors.
- An International Stabilization Force (ISF) will support security and train Palestinian police.
- Israel won’t occupy or annex Gaza; IDF withdrawal linked to demilitarization milestones.
- If Hamas rejects the plan, aid and security efforts proceed in terror-free zones.
- Interfaith dialogue promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
- Progress may lead to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
- The US facilitates ongoing dialogue for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced early today that it has started preparing for a partial withdrawal of troops from the Gaza Strip as part of the hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The military stated that, following political directives and a current situation assessment, operational steps are underway to implement the deal. Troops are being repositioned to adjusted deployment lines, but the IDF remains fully deployed and ready for any operational changes.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: The first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war came into effect on Thursday at midday (0900 GMT), according to Egypt’s Al Qahera News, as reported by Reuters.
Israel-Hamas peace deal LIVE updates: Israel’s cabinet will convene at 6 p.m. to vote on a proposed plan aimed at securing the release of all hostages held in Gaza. A security cabinet meeting will take place an hour earlier to review the agreement, though the exact timeline for the hostage release remains unclear.
