Israel and Hamas agree to peace deal as hostages and prisoners set for release
Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.
Day: October 9, 2025
Watch: Scenes of celebration in Gaza after Trump’s announcement
Palestinians celebrate on the streets of Khan Younis after the first phase of a Gaza peace deal was agreed.
Watch: Hostage families celebrate after Gaza breakthrough
Relatives of Israeli hostages celebrated in Tel Aviv after the announcement that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of a peace deal.
President Trump Says Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he would convene his government on Thursday to sign off on the agreement. Hamas said that the agreement would lead to the end of the war, but many of the details were unclear.
Sources: Cursor-maker Anysphere is considering investment offers at a ~$30B valuation; Cursor generates $500M in ARR as of June, third highest for an AI app (Natasha Mascarenhas/The Information)
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Sources: Cursor-maker Anysphere is considering investment offers at a ~$30B valuation; Cursor generates $500M in ARR as of June, third highest for an AI app — Anysphere, the maker of coding ass…
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The junta continues to intensify its attacks on resistance forces in the run-up to its controversial planned election at the end of the year.
Analysis: With Mideast deal, Trump on brink of major diplomatic feat
President Donald Trump is at the brink of the biggest diplomatic accomplishment of his second term — a cessation of the brutal war between Israel and Hamas.
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Gaza breakthrough: Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Trump plan
Agreement by the two warring parties in Gaza after months of tense negotiations and near-deals brought widespread relief, raising hopes that a war that was sparked by Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack will finally be brought to a close.