US EditionWorld leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
- Palestinians celebrated in Khan Yunis on October 9, 2025, after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal ending a two-year war in Gaza.
- The ceasefire followed months of escalating violence that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed around 1,200 people and prompted Israel's assault on Gaza.
- President Donald Trump announced the peace plan last month, leading to indirect talks in Egypt and the eventual agreement, which includes prisoner exchanges and an Israeli troop withdrawal.
- Ayman al-Najjar expressed relief and joy following the ceasefire, despite experiencing injuries and the deaths of family members and friends. Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry commended its staff for their perseverance throughout the crisis.
- Residents and officials described a mix of relief, grief, and hope, as the region prepares for hostages to be released and humanitarian aid to enter Gaza in the coming days.
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World Leaders Praise Trump for Securing Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a "landmark peace deal," calling it "a historic step toward peace in the Middle East." The post World Leaders Praise Trump for Securing Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal appeared first on Slay News.
World Leaders Express Hope After Trump Says Israel and Hamas Agreed to First Phase of Peace Deal
World leaders expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza.
Why the Gaza agreement was now possible – and some problems that could quickly trigger a resurgence of the war remained unsolved.
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