Crowd gathers at Hostages square, waving Israeli and U.S. flags and celebrating the ceasefire agreement reached and expected to take effect in Gaza on October 09, 2025
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Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases 'within days' after Israel and Hamas agree first phase of deal

US President Donald Trump says both sides agree to the first phase of his plan, which paves the way towards a ceasefire.
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