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What Matters Most On Thursday, October 9, 2025

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US President Donald Trump, right, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands at the conclusion of a joint press conference in the White House State Dining Room in Washington, September 29, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP)

Hostages will 'probably be released on Monday'

Trump, after securing deal: ‘This is more than Gaza. This is peace in the Middle East’

By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff

US president praises his administration’s efforts to reach ‘incredible’ Israel-Hamas deal, says he told Netanyahu Israel is loved again: ‘You cannot fight the world’

Israeli negotiator Nitzan Alon (far left) shakes hands with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in a photo indicating success in the mediated Israel-Hamas negotiations on a Gaza hostage-ceasefire agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh, in the early hours of October 9, 2025. Second from right with back to camera is US special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. (Telegram / used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

Trump announces deal reached on first part of his Gaza plan: ‘All hostages will be freed very soon’

By Jacob Magid and Nava Freiberg

An Egyptian woman watches the news on a local channel in Cairo on October 8, 2025, showing images of top negotiator for the Palestinian Hamas movement Khalil al-Hayya (C) arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on ending the Gaza war.

Mediators seek Thursday deal to free living hostages, begin Gaza ceasefire — sources

By Jacob Magid and Nava Freiberg

Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators reach a deal to secure the release of all hostages from Gaza. October 9, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90)

Live updates (closed)

Oct. 9: Hamas says it has US guarantees that ‘the war has ended indefinitely’

Trump says he aims to be in Israel for hostage release * 40 said trapped under Gaza City rubble from IDF strike targeting Hamas

8:53 pm

Netanyahu's office publishes photos of Witkoff and Kushner at cabinet meeting
8:44 pm

Knesset speaker officially invites Trump to speak at Knesset
8:24 pm

Hundreds dance at Hostages Square on first night after Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced

Relatives and supporters of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a plan releasing the hostages and ending war in Gaza, in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, October 9, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)

Opposition and most of coalition unite in praising agreement to return hostages

By Sam Sokol, Lazar Berman, Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff

While Netanyahu hails ‘great day for Israel’ and Herzog and Lapid call for Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize, Smotrich says he will not vote for deal; Ben Gvir remains silent

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on August 6, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Smotrich says he will oppose hostage deal, as his party weighs quitting the government

MK Ayman Odeh attends a protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Goma junction, northern Israel, on August 30, 2025. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)

Israeli Arab politicians welcome Gaza deal reached despite ‘bloodthirsty government’

By Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel

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Analysis

Gaza deal is stunning achievement for Trump, and for Netanyahu — provided it holds

The agreement to free all hostages, in first phase of US president’s peace peace plan, marks a uniquely Trumpian success and a major victory for Israel. Now the hard work begins

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after a news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House, Washington, DC, September 29, 2025. (AP Photo/ Alex Brandon)

Former hostages, relatives of hostages and supporters celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv early on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

ExplainerWhat do we know about the hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas?

By Nurit Yohanan, AFP and ToI Staff

A billboard showing an image of US President Donald Trump to thank him for his role in reaching the first phase of a ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas, and another one bearing Israel's national flag, are installed on a main highway in Tel Aviv on October 9, 2025 (Jack GUEZ / AFP)

‘Hope is finally within reach’: Jewish organizations cheer Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

Israel readies for brief Trump visit in coming days after signing of Gaza deal

By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff

Following announcement of ceasefire-hostage agreement, US president set to make quick trip, likely on Sunday; PM invites him to address Knesset, families ask him to speak at Hostages Square

US President Donald Trump reads a note handed to him by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable meeting on antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House, October 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

People dance as they celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

ToI podcastDaily Briefing Oct. 9: Day 734 – Joy as Trump announces all hostages to be freed ‘very soon’

By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jacob Magid

A person wears a mask depicting US President Donald Trump Israelis celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)

World leaders praise Trump, mediators for Gaza agreement, express hope for peace

By Agencies and ToI Staff

from the blogs

We can begin to breathe again

A quick take on the end of the war from my backchannel perspective: It could have been done long ago; Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Rotem Cooper, son of murdered hostage Amiram, speaks at Hostages Square on October 9, 0225 (Ben Sales/Times of Israel)

'Today my dream is that they will find Tamir whole'

Dead hostages’ families worry about condition in which they will be returned, if at all

By Jessica Steinberg and Ben Sales

Relatives of those who were killed and taken captive, or who died in captivity, rejoice with families of living hostages, but acknowledge deal brings different hopes and fears

The 48 hostages held in Gaza: First row, from left: Rom Braslavski, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Elkana Bohbot, Matan Angrest, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Alon Ohel. Second row, from left: Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Bipin Joshi. Third row, from left: Dror Or, Tamir Adar, Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Tamir Nimrodi, Omri Miran. Fourth row, from left: Meny Godard, Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili, Sahar Baruch, Uriel Baruch, Sonthaya Oakkharasri, Ronen Engel, Muhammad Alatrash, Guy Illouz. Fifth row, from left: Joshua Mollel, Sgt. Itay Chen, Col. Asaf Hamami, Tal Chaimi, Aryeh Zalmanovich, Inbar Heiman, Sgt. Oz Daniel, Lt. Hadar Goldin. Bottom row, from left: Yossi Sharabi, Sudthisak Rinthalak, Maj. Lior Rudaeff, Amiram Cooper, Cpt. Daniel Perez, Cpt. Omer Neutra, Eliyahu Margalit, Eitan Levy. (Combo photo by Times of Israel; pictures: Courtesy)

Multinational force to search for dead hostages Hamas has lost track of

By ToI Staff and Reuters

A still image, cleared for publication by the family of Bipin Joshi, from a recording of him discovered in Gaza that shows him in the weeks after his abduction from Israel. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi’s family releases video from shortly after October 7

By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff

Alon Shirizly (right) and a friend celebrate news that Israel and Hamas reached a hostage deal in Gaza, Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, October 9, 2025. (Ben Sales/Times of Israel)

'This is the first time I'm coming here with a smile'

Singing, cheering, anticipation mix at Hostages Square after deal to free captives

Tel Aviv plaza, long the hub of hostage rallies, sees singing, dancing, praise for Donald Trump, and continued wariness hours after agreement announced

Freed captives, relatives of hostages and their supporters celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan, as they gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, October 9, 2025. (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ex-captives and hostage families respond with tears, relief to news of upcoming release

Palestinians celebrate in Khan Yunis on October 9, 2025, following news of a Gaza ceasefire deal. (AFP)

Gazans cheer news of ceasefire deal as Hamas calls it ‘fruits of tremendous sacrifice’

By Nurit Yohanan and Agencies

Dr. Noya Shilo, head of the Return to Life Center at Sheba Medical Center, walks with two hostages released from Gaza captivity in February 2024. (Courtesy/Sheba Medical Center)

Hospitals gear up to receive returning hostages after over 734 days in Gaza captivity

By Diana Bletter

Health Ministry says it asked Red Cross to try to ensure hostages aren’t suddenly overfed by captors as it can cause medical issues; forensic teams prepping for bodies of slain captives

Rachel Sharansky Danziger

What I saw in Israel’s streets today

Those with smiles that seemed too large for their faces, and those whose loved ones won’t ever come back home

My message to my Arab neighbors

I am not naïve. Peace will not come easily, but I believe conditions can change. And we have the power to change them

Hamas attempts raid on army post in Gaza City outskirts; IDF says 3 gunmen killed

By Emanuel Fabian

Five operatives emerge from tunnel, approach encampment before being struck by air force; military scanning for 2 who fled; special probe launched into earlier grenade accident

Weapons left behind by Hamas operatives following an attempted raid on an army post in central Gaza, October 8, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

Anti-Israel protesters in New York City, September 23, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

US anti-Israel activists vow to keep up ‘the struggle’ after ceasefire news

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen in the Oval Office of the White House on September 29, 2025, as the prime minister calls his Qatari counterpart. A senior Qatari official is seen seated between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. (White House)

Qatari PM’s close ally helped pen Netanyahu apology, was present for call – report

By Lazar Berman and Nava Freiberg

PM’s office rejects ‘fake news’ but confirms Qatari official was in room during apology call over Doha airstrike; report says he was there to ensure PM stayed on script

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, and ministers of his government, right, meet with Hamas delegation led by Ismail Haniyeh, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 20, 2024. (Turkish Presidency via AP)

AnalysisLeveraging long-nurtured Hamas ties, Turkey in the thick of efforts to end Gaza war

By AFP and ToI Staff

US President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, September 25, 2025, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Erdogan hopes Trump meet leads to F-35 ban lifted, resolution of Halkbank case

Iranian weapons smuggled into the West Bank and captured by Israeli forces, in a handout image published October 8, 2025. (Shin Bet)

Shin Bet says it seized advanced Iranian arms destined for West Bank terrorists

By Emanuel Fabian

Large shipment included claymores, explosive-laden drones, RPGs, and other weapons; IRGC behind plot, agency says

Lennart Monterlos, 18, speaks in a video he uploaded to Instagram from Iran, later shared by users on X. (Screen capture via X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Iran releases French-German cyclist after dismissing espionage charges

By AFP

Professor Anat Alon-Beck (Courtesy)

Interview'I wanted there to be an incentive to return the hostages'

Israeli scholar among very few to have nominated Trump in time for this year’s Nobel

By Tal Schneider

Amid a surge of last-minute tributes to Trump, Prof. Anat Alon-Beck’s on-time submission – rooted in her hope to bring the hostages home – will actually count, but likely won’t prevail

Dampening Trump’s chances, Nobel Institute says peace committee finalized its pick on Monday

By AFP and ToI Staff

FILE - Hungary's Laszlo Krasznahorkai poses for photographers in London, May 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Hungarian writer whose father hid Jewish roots is awarded Nobel prize in literature

By AFP and ToI Staff

Laszlo Krasznahorkai, 71, given prestigious honor for ‘compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art’

The photograph 'Equals' by Alicia Shahaf was created in response to the testimonies of female combat soldiers, reflecting how they perceive themselves through a complex gendered lens, for 'Women Tell War: Voices from the Front' exhibit at Kibbutz Dorot, opening on October 31, 2025 (Courtesy)

Battlefield art

Women on the frontlines highlighted in art exhibit near Gaza border

By Jessica Steinberg

‘Women Tell War: Voices from the Front’ opens at Kibbutz Dorot at the end of October

Journalist and author of 'French Victims of Hamas,' Rachel Binhas, in Paris, June 2025. (Robert Sarner)

InterviewOct. 7 is 4th most deadly terror attack on French citizens

Journalist explores France’s eerily telling response to its citizens’ murders on Oct. 7

By Robert Sarner

With ‘French Victims of Hamas: Their Story, Our Silence,’ Rachel Binhas shines a light on local victims of the slaughter and her country’s disturbing reactions to the tragedy

More Headlines

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaking to the media during a visit to the offices of Alone in Dublin, October 8, 2025. (PA Images via Reuters Connect)

Irish presidential frontrunner pans government for seeking to soften Israel sanctions

By Reuters and ToI Staff

Jihad al-Shamie,who carried out a deadly terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, UK, on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025. (Image circulated on social media)

Manchester synagogue terrorist pledged allegiance to ISIS in call during rampage

By AFP and Lazar Berman

Then-Herzliya city council candidate Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim speaks at a September 2023 campaign event in the city as ministers, including Galit Distel Atbaryan (left) look on. (Screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

Cabinet ministers to celebrate Sukkot with convicted criminal turned party activist

Arraba Mayor Ahmad Nassar (C) speaks at an event memorializing Arab Israelis killed by police in the October 2000 riots, on October 4, 2025. (Screen capture via X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Arab mayor says he only referred to Ben Gvir, not Israel, as his ‘enemy’ in speech

An undated photograph of the
Hiriya waste sorting facility, near Tel Aviv. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90).

Truckers’ dispute over long lines at landfill site threatens waste collection

A mourner arrives for the funeral service of Adrian Daulby, one of two men killed in a terror attack on Heaton Park synagogue on October 2, at Agecroft Jewish Cemetery in Salford, in north-west England on October 6, 2025. (Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Two men on trial over ISIS-inspired plot to attack UK Jewish community

By Reuters and ToI Staff

The scene of a fatal shooting in Lod, July 23, 2025. (Israel Police)

Man, 33, shot dead in northern city of Shfaram as Arab crime wave continues unabated

By Charlie Summers

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses the Spanish parliament in Madrid on July 9, 2025. (JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

Spanish parliament approves arms embargo on Israel

By AFP and ToI Staff

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