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Israel, Hamas Agree to First-Phase Ceasefire Linking Hostage Swap to Israeli Pullback

Implementation remains uncertain given reported strikes plus a pending Israeli cabinet vote.

This picture taken during a media tour organised by the Israeli army shows Israeli army soldiers walking toward a armoured military vehicle at a position in the vicinity of the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Jack Guez/Pool Photo via AP) Associated Press/LaPresse. EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ONLY ITALY AND SPAIN
El primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu.
Un colono israelí con ropa militar en una aldea al sur de Yatta, en la Cisjordania ocupada.
Archivo - Los presidentes del Consejo Europeo, António Costa; del Parlamento Europeo, Roberta Metsola; y de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, en la sede de la Eurocámara en Estrasburgo (Francia).

Overview

  • President Trump announced acceptance of the first step of his plan after Egypt talks, with Qatar, Egypt and Turkey mediating, and negotiators indicating a signing in Egypt later Thursday.
  • The opening exchange envisions about 20 living hostages for roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners within 72 hours of the deal taking effect, according to Hamas sources and media reports.
  • Israel scheduled a cabinet meeting for Thursday to ratify the plan as the IDF said it began operational preparations to redeploy to a U.S.-defined “yellow line” inside Gaza.
  • Gaza Civil Defense reported new explosions and heavy airstrikes after the announcement, and local authorities warned civilians to avoid the Salah al-Din and Al Rashid corridors.
  • Unresolved issues include Hamas’ disarmament, Gaza’s future governance, verification of full returns including remains, and whether the initial truce can hold beyond this phase.