US EditionIsrael, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
- On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas both agreed to the first phase of a deal to pause fighting and release hostages in Gaza.
- This development follows two years of conflict triggered by Hamas's deadly cross-border attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and indirect negotiations recently held in Egypt.
- The initial phase includes Israel commencing a limited withdrawal to an agreed line, Hamas releasing about 20 hostages, and the exchange of roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed, “With God's help we will bring them all home,” while Trump stated, “all hostages will be released very soon.”
- While both governments and some families expressed relief, concerns remain over the plan’s longer-term enforcement and unresolved issues such as Hamas’s disarmament and Gaza’s future governance.
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News diary 13-19 October: Israeli hostages due to be released, 'no kings' Trump protests, Reach Q3 results
The week begins with news that has been welcomed around the world, as Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. It paves the way for a possible end to conflict in Gaza. However, details remain limited for further crucial steps, such as who will govern Gaza. The week also pulls global economics into focus, as the IMF launches its World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report, alongside…
Israel publishes list of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences set for release
Prisoners, detainees will be released in line with Gaza ceasefire deal, says Israeli Justice Ministry, but Palestinian Prisoners’ Office denies reaching agreement on list - Anadolu Ajansı
The Israeli Ministry of Justice has published a series of names of Palestinian prisoners to be released, in accordance with the agreement between Hamas and the Hebrew State.
Israel finalizes list of Palestinian prisoners to be released under Gaza cease-fire
Israeli defense officials warned that many of those released could rise to senior positions in Hamas and Fatah in the coming years. 'We are essentially releasing the next Yahya Sinwar,' a senior defense official told Haaretz. 'These are extremely intelligent and dangerous individuals – we must know who they are and what they're capable of'
Israel to Release 1,950 Palestinians, Reopen Rafah - teleSUR English
Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hajjah announced on Thursday that Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023, and all kidnapped Palestinian women and children. RELATED: Hamas and Israel agree to ceasefire, prisoner exchange In addition, the Rafah border crossing, arbitrarily closed since May 2024, will be reopened in both directions, to allow the passage of humanitaria…
By Christian Edwards, CNN After months of delays and disappointments, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of their Gaza ceasefire plan. While Trump's brief post on Truth Social represented a significant diplomatic breakthrough, much remains to be determined. A ceasefire could go into effect as early as Friday, and the Israeli hostages could be released early next week. However, it is unclear w…
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