Israel and Hamas agreed to the first part of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

That's where we're starting the seven from the Washington Post.

I'm Hannah Jewell.

It's Thursday, October 9th.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

If it is successfully carried out, this U.S.-backed deal would set into motion a plan to end two years of devastating war in Gaza. Israel's cabinet still needs to sign

off on the deal. It's expected to do so today. Once it does, Israeli forces are

set to partially pull back their troops within 24 hours. That's according to a senior U.S. official.

Then a 72-hour clock begins for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

President Donald Trump, who announced the deal yesterday, said that is likely to happen on Monday.

Israel will also release some Palestinian prisoners, and aid will be delivered to Gaza's starving population.

Longer-term questions about Gaza's future remain, and about the future of Hamas.

But even though some details remain unresolved, many Palestinians appeared to be hopeful yesterday.

Celebrations broke out in Kan Yunus in Gaza.

Yeah. in Kahn Yunus in Gaza. And yesterday, the relatives of Israeli hostages

thanked Trump for his efforts over the phone.

Mr. President, we believe in you.

We know you've done so much for us over the past,

since you became a president,

and even before that. And we trust you fulfill the mission. Meanwhile, Trump will now be keeping

a close eye on another announcement. Who will be this year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize?

He has been campaigning hard for it, claiming credit for ending multiple foreign conflicts.

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