Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a U.S. peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
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3 developments- Oct 4, 2025Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan
- Oct 6, 2025Israel and Hamas meet on hostages, Trump’s plan
- Oct 9, 2025Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says
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Israel and Hamas to free hostages and prisoners after agreeing to first phase of Trump’s peace plan
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4 viewpointsIsrael and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel, Hamas agree to phase 1 of Trump peace deal to release hostages, begin ceasefire
Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages
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