
On 9 October 2025, both Hamas and Israel agreed to the first phase of the Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The deal, confirmed after indirect talks in Egypt, marked the first real breakthrough in two years of devastating conflict in Gaza. Trump announced the agreement on his Truth Social account, calling it a 'GREAT Day' for peace.
Families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians across Gaza welcomed the news with cautious optimism. After years of relentless fighting and loss, both sides appeared ready to test a fragile path toward peace. Yet many questions remain over how the plan will unfold — and whether it can hold.