Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Arab mediators said to give Israel, Hamas until Friday to sign first phase of Gaza deal
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The mediating countries have given Israel and Hamas until Friday morning to sign the first phase of a Gaza deal, an Egyptian source tells Sky News Arabia.
It is not entirely clear what an ultimatum from the Arab mediators would mean, especially for Israel, over whom they have little leverage.
But it does show their desire to seal the hostage and prisoner release phase, and the IDF redeployment phase of the deal rapidly.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here