Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect Following Agreement in Egypt
Israeli and Hamas officials sign Trump-backed peace deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, ending two years of conflict.
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza officially came into force on Thursday, October 9, bringing hope for an end to more than two years of devastating conflict in the Palestinian territory.
The deal was signed by Israeli authorities and Hamas representatives in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, following negotiations on a peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Egyptian state media outlet Al Qahera News confirmed that both parties have accepted the terms of the agreement.
The ceasefire marks a significant turning point after two years of intense bombing that has left the Gaza Strip severely damaged and its population facing a humanitarian crisis.
Egypt played a key role in facilitating the talks between the two sides, hosting the negotiations at the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The agreement is seen as a major diplomatic achievement in one of the region’s longest-running conflicts.
Details about the specific terms of the ceasefire and its implementation timeline have not yet been fully disclosed. However, the immediate cessation of hostilities is expected to provide much-needed relief to civilians in Gaza who have endured prolonged violence.
International observers are closely watching how both sides will uphold their commitments under the new agreement.
