The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Countdown To Hostage Release As Trump To Host Gaza Peace Summit

Hamas will release its remaining hostages on Monday and will play no role in Gaza's future government, the group told AFP, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders prepared to convene in Egypt for a major peace summit.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2025

Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morning

Government says it is also preparing for release of 2,000 Palestinian detainees in crucial next phase of ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Will Trump’s ceasefire plan really lead to lasting peace in the Middle East? There’s still a long way to go

The first steps of the peace plan for Gaza are underway. Now both parties have agreed to terms, Hamas is obligated to release all hostages within 72 hours and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) will withdraw to an agreed-upon line within the strip.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2025

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations are underway for aid to enter Gaza and for the release of hostages under a new ceasefire deal

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Trump heads to Middle East for release of hostages – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Starmer set to pay tribute to Donald Trump at Gaza peace summit

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The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire

‘We’ll absolutely continue to protest for a free Palestine,’ Sydney organiser says, as others express hope US-brokered deal will ‘end the genocide’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2025

Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally as they brace for the return of hostages

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing militants who killed their loved ones

Survivors and family members of Palestinian attacks in Israel have faced a wrenching dilemma throughout the war

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025