Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas Agree to Partial Gaza Peace Plan

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the release of remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

This development is a partial acceptance of a plan proposed by the Trump administration, marking a significant breakthrough in the two-year-old conflict.

Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

A woman looks at photographs of hostages at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 12, 2025.

BY SAMY MAGDY, SAM MEDNICK AND AAMER MADHANI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to a partial peace plan.

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MyNorthwest MyNorthwest — 2025-10-13

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