US EditionWhat We Know About the Next Steps in the Deal to Pause the War in Gaza
The ceasefire includes hostage releases and a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, driven by international pressure to end a two-year war that killed tens of thousands, officials said.
- A breakthrough deal reached in Sharm el-Sheikh pauses Gaza fighting as Hamas agrees to release 20 living hostages and Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
- Pressure from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey pushed Israel and Hamas toward a deal as the two-year war devastated Gaza Strip, killed tens of thousands and sparked wider clashes.
- There are signs of possible decommissioning of weapons as Hamas agrees to step down and hand governance to Palestinian technocrats, with aid trucks starting deliveries and a Board of Peace proposed.
- Any hitch in implementation could unravel the deal, and without a postwar government, reconstruction for Gaza's more than 2 million residents is unlikely to proceed.
- Negotiations for next phases will begin after initial steps, but their timeline is unknown; Israel plans to keep long-term security control including the Philadelphi Corridor, while Hamas insists on full withdrawal and Gaza governance by Palestinians.
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Sydney Morning Herald
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the Gaza war
The first phase would free the remaining living Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, but it left unanswered a long list of questions over what happens next.
Gaza peace deal explained: What we know about Israel-Hamas agreement
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, hailing what could be an eventual end to a devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza and the release of hostages who have been in captivity for two years. Hamas confirmed that the agreement includes troop withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, and the entry of aid. If the d…
Associated Press News
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a breakthrough deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the remaining hostages. But many questions remain unanswered.
Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the US peace plan, but not all points have been clarified. What is the next step? And what could the future of the Gaza Strip look like?
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