Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA woman walks past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump in Jerusalem on October 10, 2025Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images)A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon, marking the 'first phase' of a peace plan brokered by President Donald Trump's administration. The agreement includes a pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of at least some hostages by Hamas, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. President Donald Trump praised the 'momentous' deal, with the release of approximately 48 hostages, including 20 believed to be alive, anticipated early next week. The breakthrough follows a weekslong diplomatic effort led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, with crucial support from Arab and Muslim allies. While the deal represents a significant turning point in the two-year-old conflict, major questions persist regarding Gaza's governance, reconstruction, and Hamas's disarmament. In fullGaza latest: Israeli cabinet approves Trump’s peace plan for ceasefire and hostage releaseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The US president says the two sides have agreed on first phase of a plan to end two years of a devastating war in Gaza.

Mediator Qatar said that more details of the agreement would be announced at a later date.

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza and a hostage/prisoner exchange.

The first phase of the deal called for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinians jailed in Israel.

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Israel and Hamas agree to peace plan, releasing hostages and withdrawing troops, marking significant progress in conflict resolution.

This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a long-awaited cease-fire and hostage deal, marking the first phase of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war that...

Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

The agreement of the first-phase of the peace plan for Gaza, announced by US President Donald Trump, is a big moment.

President says he could visit Gaza as part of a trip to seal the peace deal this weekend

US president Donald Trump announced the deal Wednesday evening, calling it ‘the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace’. Bel Trew explains what may come next.

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Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year-old war in Gaza on Oct. 8. Here's what we know about the deal.

The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump's 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.

Israelis and Palestinians celebrated Thursday after a cease-fire and hostage deal was announced as part of the first phase of President Donald Trump’s...

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, 8 October, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Wild celebrations erupted in both Gaza and Israel,…