Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, Oct 9, 2025 (AFP) - Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal

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2025-10-09
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel's cabinet will meet at 1500 GMT to discuss a plan for the release of all hostages, while a deal should be signed later Thursday in Egypt, where indirect negotiations are under way. The agreement follows a 20-point peace pla......
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