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.