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

Israel and Hamas Agree to Part of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free hostages and prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration.

A woman looks at photographs of hostages hanging at Hostages Square on October 12, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo: Chris McGrath, Getty Images)

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

This agreement represents the biggest breakthrough in months in the devastating two-year-old war.

Authors: Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to pause fighting in Gaza.

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