Israel agreed to withdraw troops and all Israeli hostages will be released, the US president says, although timings remain unclear.

Late on October 8th President Donald Trump wrote on social media: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan.” Hamas, Israel and Qatar confirmed the deal.

Hamas agrees to release all living hostages and all slain hostages it can locate * Trump says they'll all likely be returned on Monday * He's set to fly to region, will accept Netanyahu invite to addr

Students have joined large protests up and down the country over 'the beginning of genocide in Gaza' - exactly two years after Hamas' October 7 attack in Israel

Follow the Hindu’s LIVE updates as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of U.S.-mediated peace plan in Gaza

President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas had agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, a major breakthrough in the US- and Qatari-brokered negotiations to end their two-year war.

In an exclusive text interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, President Donald Trump provided new insight into the ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas nearly two years after the October 7th attack.

The phone call between the two leaders come amid global efforts to halt conflicts both their countries are involved in – Russia-Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza war.