Live: Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza deal, Trump says
• Oct 8, 2025, 10:45 PM
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-proposed Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, said President Donald Trump. The agreement, to be signed Thursday, also calls for Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as well as prompt a surge of aid into the besieged enclave. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
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