World 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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JERUSALEM/CAIRO >> Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement today to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza that has upended the Middle East.
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World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel, Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
World leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement marks the “first phase” of a peace plan toward ending the two-year war in Gaza. Turkish President Recep…
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