From today and until Monday (13.10.2025), the look of the planet will be on Gaza and its movements Israel and in the first pictures of her hostages Hamas returning to their homes. If everything rolls according to the timetable, this will be the end of a two -year nightmare. But if there is a delay or violation, the truce is in danger of collapsing.
Two years after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel (07.10.2023) the two sides said ‘yes’ to first phase of Trump plan and The signatures will fall at noon at 12 hours of Greece.
The first phase of the plan includes: Liberation of hostages (living and dead), withdrawal of troops and expectations for permanent peace.
The deal comes two years and two days after Hamas’s attack on the south side of Israel on October 7, 2023, when approximately 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were abducted.
Since then, the Israeli military operation in Gaza has caused, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, more than 67,000 deaths.
THE US President Donald Trump, announced that Israel and Hamas agreed In the first phase of his peace plan for Gaza, in an evolution considered historical step towards the end of war.
The Israel is expected to formally approve the agreement today Thursday 9th Octoberwith the delivery of living hostages that Hamas holds Start within 72 hours of approval – that is, as Monday, October 13 – if the steps are adhered to. The White House awaits the first releases on Monday.
What does the agreement provide for
After three days of intensive indirect negotiations in Egypt, The announcement came through the mouth that the two sides “signed the first phase of our peace plan”.
“This means that all hostages will be released very soon, and that Israel will withdraw its troops to an agreed line,” the US president wrote in Truth Social.
“All parties will be fairly treated.”
The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu He welcomed the agreement as a “big day for Israel”, stating that his government will meet on Thursday to approve the deal and “bring back all the beloved hostages”.
According to Israeli authorities, 48 hostages are still held in Gaza, of which up to 20 are alive. Hamas, confirming the agreement, said it would end the war in Gaza, ensure the complete withdrawal of the Israeli forces, allow humanitarian aid to enter and implement hostages with Palestinian prisoners.
The negotiations were made with the mediation of Trump’s envoy, Steve Whitkov, Trump’s groom, Jared Koussner, and officials from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
What follows
OR Israeli government will vote on the agreement today Thursday (09.10.2025). If approved, Israel will immediately withdraw its troops from Gaza.
According to a senior White House official, the departure will be completed within 24 hours of approval. After leaving, a 72 -hour “time window” will begin, during which Hamas has to release the living hostages. This process is expected to begin on Monday.
Hamas’s disarmament, the big thorn
This agreement is only part of a 20-day peace plan presented by Trump last week, a plan that Israel fully accepted, while Hamas is partially.
Critical issues remain open, such as:
- Hamas’s disarmamenta question that the organization categorically rejects, stating that it will only submit weapons with the creation of a Palestinian state.
- The post -war gauze It is also a friction point. The Trump Plan predicts that Hamas will not have a future role in the area, which will be temporarily governed by a technocratic Palestinian committee, before passing to the Palestinian Authority. However, Netanyahu has expressed objections to the role of the Authority, while his far -right allies are seeking to rebuild Jewish settlements in Gaza. On the other hand, the Hamas argues that must maintain a role in the future governance.
A BBC source said Hamas has not yet received the final list of Palestinians that Israel will release in return for hostages.
The plan provides for the liberation of 250 isobites and 1,700 prisoners arrested after the attacks of 7 October 2023.
Reactions and international climate
Israeli hostage families welcomed the agreement with relief and tears of joy.
Eli Sarabi, who lost his wife and children and whose brother is held dead by Hamas, wrote: “Great joy, I look forward to seeing them all at home.”
Homer’s mother Nimond Cohen posted: “My child, you come home.” In Gaza, the inhabitants celebrated the streets.
“Thank God for the truce, the end of the blood and the murders,” said Abdul Majid Abd Rabo of Han Younes.
“All Gaza, the whole Arab world, the whole planet rejoices with the end of bloodshed.”
International reactions were also positive.
THE UN Secretary -General, Antonio Guterres, He called on all parties to comply with the agreement, stating that “the hassle must end” and that the UN will contribute to the full implementation and rebuilding of Gaza.
THE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kir StarmerHe described the agreement as “a moment of deep relief for their hostages, their families and the civilian population of Gaza”.
Similarly, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke of “a necessary step towards peace”. In the US, the reactions were moderately optimistic.
THE Democratic Senator Chris Koun He wrote that “this is a first step that should lead to permanent end of war” while Republican James Reesechairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said that “this is a welcome agreement” and is looking forward to learning the details.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the deal, adding that France will continue talks with international partners to seek political solution in the war.
“This agreement must mark the end of the war and the beginning of a political solution based on the solution of the two states,” Macron said in posts on X (formerly Twitter).