First Phase of Gaza Deal Agreed—What to Know

World leaders welcomed the deal, the first step in Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.
First Phase of Gaza Deal Agreed—What to Know
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 8 that Israel and the terrorist group Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners.

The announcement comes two years after the Oct. 7 attack, in which Hamas-led terrorists killed about 1,200 people and seized 251 hostages in southern Israel, triggering Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

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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.
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