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Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured

Families of hostages held by Hamas expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and voiced hope for the hostages’ safe return.
Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured
Palestinian children celebrate at a camp for displaced people in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, on Oct. 9, 2025, following news of a new Gaza ceasefire deal. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images
Evgenia Filimianova
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Celebrations have erupted across Israel and Gaza, as the region welcomes the agreement to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Israel and the Hamas terrorist group.

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt regarding Trump’s 20-point peace plan resulted in an agreement on Oct. 8. The first phase of the deal includes the release of the remaining Israeli hostages within days in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Evgenia Filimianova
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.