Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed
Global News Podcast
BBC
4.3 • 8.2K Ratings
🗓️ 9 October 2025
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two thousand Palestinian prisoners. It's the first phase of a US-led initiative and was agreed after intense negotiations in Egypt.
We bring you the latest developments and reactions to the deal from Israel and Gaza. The hostages could be released on Sunday or Monday, but we hear why some families say their joy is mixed with anger that it's taken so long. In Gaza, there were celebrations at the news and relief that the attacks could soon end and desperately needed aid could reach the hundreds of thousands in need. But there's also concern that many of the details of the plan remain unclear.
Our correspondents also explain how the deal was agreed overnight, and why it's been possible now, after just over two years of war. And we hear that some within the Israeli government remain opposed to plan.
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| 0:31.0 | I'm Bernadekio and at 9 GMT on Thursday the 9th of October, we're bringing you the latest on the Gaza peace deal |
| 0:38.7 | after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the plan. |
| 0:42.8 | In this extra episode, we'll bring you the details of what we know so far, |
| 0:47.1 | along with reaction from within Israel and Gaza and around the world. |
| 0:55.9 | After intense negotiations in Egypt, |
| 0:59.0 | Israel and Hamas have reached agreement on the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. |
| 1:03.9 | The deal, first announced by President Trump, |
| 1:06.5 | involves a ceasefire, followed by the release of all Israeli hostages, |
| 1:10.7 | in return for Palestinian prisoners, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of Gaza. |
| 1:16.4 | Israel's cabinet is due to meet later on Thursday to approve the agreement, which the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a victory. |
| 1:24.6 | Hamas welcomed the deal and urged the US and other mediators to ensure Israel |
| 1:29.4 | sticks to its terms. In Gaza, there's finally hope that Israeli military attacks might soon end |
| 1:36.1 | and desperately needed aid might soon be able to reach hundreds of thousands of Palestinians |
| 1:41.3 | who've been forced from their homes, often repeatedly. |
| 1:46.0 | Gazan journalist Imad Kudair is currently in Al-Mawesi, west of Han Yunus. |
| 1:53.5 | Everyone in the street was dancing, was chanting in the streets. |
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