Breaking: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Includes Hostage Exchange and Troop Withdrawal

Oct 09, 2025 11:35 am CST

The first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been brokered by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. The deal includes the exchange of 20 Israeli hostages for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, Israeli troop withdrawals, and the entry of 400 daily aid trucks into Gaza, with formal signing scheduled in Egypt. President Trump announced the agreement as a step toward "Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."