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Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

SAMY MAGDY Associated Press
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025 Updated Nov 14, 2025
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APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

Smoke rises Wednesday following an Israeli military strike in the northern Gaza Strip, seen from southern Israel.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio whispers to President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting Wednesday in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington.

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Israel Palestinians Gaza

Smoke rises Wednesday after an Israeli military strike in Gaza City as seen from the central Gaza Strip.

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WASHINGTON — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release at least some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was put forward by the Trump administration and would represent the biggest breakthrough in months in the devastating 2-year-old war.

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