A long-awaited ceasefire agreement between the Israeli Military and Hamas officially commenced at noon local time on Friday, October 10, 2025. Following the truce, Israeli troops began withdrawing to their pre-determined deployment lines, marking a significant development in the region.
This announcement came amidst reports from Palestinians of intense shelling in Gaza earlier that morning. The ceasefire’s initiation closely followed Israel’s Cabinet approval of a plan proposed by President Donald Trump. This comprehensive plan includes a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of remaining hostages, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
The approval represents a crucial stride towards concluding the devastating two-year war that has profoundly destabilized the West Asian region.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a brief statement on Friday, confirming the Cabinet’s endorsement of the “outline” of a deal focused on the release of hostages, without delving into other potentially contentious aspects of the proposed plan.