An international summit on peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Gaza Strip will be held in Egypt. Israel and Hamas are not invited "so as not to complicate open dialogue."
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Tel Aviv and spoke at "Hostages Square", where the crowd chanted "Thank you Trump!". He stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu was an important part of the process, despite accusations from relatives of the captives of blocking efforts.
Donald Trump personally guaranteed that Israel would not abandon the Gaza peace deal, which was a key factor for Hamas. The ceasefire came into effect after approval by the Israeli cabinet.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10 at 12:00 local time. IDF troops took up positions, preparing for the return of hostages.
In recent months, at least ten European countries have reported drone incursions into their airspace, raising concerns and leading to increased security measures. Romania, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, and Belgium have witnessed these incidents, some of which are linked to Russia.
Bullion gold prices experienced a sharp decline following the signing of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas. Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3970.88 per ounce, while gold futures rose by 0.3% to $3985.20 per ounce.
The Israeli government has approved a peace deal with Hamas, which includes the release of Israeli hostages, a ceasefire, and a partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza. The US is ready to send 200 servicemen to monitor the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Bookmaker Polymarket estimated Donald Trump's chances for the Nobel Peace Prize at 3%, while Star Sports gives 25%. Elon Musk also has low chances of receiving the award.
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents to $65. 15 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude fell 2 cents to $61.49. This happened after Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a plan to end the war in Gaza.
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The team will also facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, logistics, and security.
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal to release hostages held by Hamas, brokered by Trump. 48 hostages are expected to be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
A senior Hamas official announced the end of the war and the beginning of a permanent ceasefire, which includes the opening of the Rafah crossing. The agreement provides for the release of Palestinian women and children, as well as guarantees from mediators and the United States.
US President Donald Trump said that the Gaza Strip will be completely rebuilt after the war between Israel and Hamas. All countries in the Middle East have united for this purpose, and the final agreement will be signed in Egypt.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after talks in Egypt. Earlier, they met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. Turkey, which participated in the negotiations, promises to monitor the implementation of the agreements and facilitate the process.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The new Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be announced on October 10.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreements between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, initiated by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine also hopes that the international community's efforts will be sufficient to force Russia to end the war.
Israel and Hamas have agreed on the release of all hostages in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli Prime Minister will convene the government to vote on the agreement, which could end the conflict.
Gold prices fell in Asian trading on October 9, reacting to the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4039.34 per ounce, and December futures fell 0.3% to $4056.67 per ounce.
Construction of new anti-radiation shelters has begun in Kyiv. The first two have already been built in the Obolonskyi district, designed to protect against radiation and chemical hazards.
Oil prices fell after Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. Brent crude futures fell to $65.91 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate to $62.17.
US President Donald Trump stated that the hostages are likely to be released on Monday, October 13, as part of the first phase of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. This agreement, signed on the night of October 9, provides for the release of all Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited US President Donald Trump to visit Israel early next week. The invitation came after a warm conversation during which the leaders exchanged congratulations on the agreement to release all hostages.
According to the Associated Press, Hamas intends to release 20 living hostages this weekend. Simultaneously, the Israeli military will begin withdrawing forces from most of Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the government on October 9 to approve the agreement. Hamas also announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a hostage exchange.
Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas signed the first stage of the peace plan on the night of October 9. The release of all Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity will take place in the near future, after which Israel will withdraw its troops to the agreed border.
A new round of negotiations on ending the war in Gaza has begun in Egypt with the participation of American, Qatari, and Turkish representatives. The parties are discussing Trump's 20-point plan, but have disagreements on key provisions.
The German cabinet has approved a law allowing police to shoot down drones that violate airspace, including in cases of acute threat. This decision was made after drone incidents at airports, particularly in Munich, and an increase in the number of air traffic violations.
Israel and Hamas made "progress" during the first two days of talks in Egypt. The goal of the negotiations is to agree on "remaining details" and create an implementation mechanism that suits all parties.
Qatar reports significant difficulties in implementing Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, despite the agreement of all parties. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari noted that many aspects of the plan need clarification, and negotiations have resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh.
