Skip next section Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza peace plan, Trump announces
10/09/2025October 9, 2025
Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza peace plan, Trump announces
US President Donald Trump has announced on his social media platform Truth Social that Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have signed off on his Gaza peace plan.
Trump’s announcement comes as Hamas and Israeli officials are having indirect talks in Egypt on a 20-point peace proposal unveiled by Trump to end the two-year-old war.
“This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps towards a strong, durable and everlasting peace,” Trump said in the announcement.
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Hamas is currently believed to be holding 48 Israeli hostages it took during the October 7 terror attacks. Less than half of those hostages are presumed to be alive.
“With God’s help, we will brings them all home,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after Trump’s announcement, referring to the Israeli hostages.
The announcement could also mean a respite for Palestinians after more than two years of war in Gaza.
Hamas urged Trump and mediator countries to ensure that Israel implements its side of the deal. The United States, Germany and several other countries regard Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Trump likely to visit Middle East this weekend
Trump said earlier at the White House that he would go to the Middle East in case of a breakthrough regarding Gaza.
Trump that he would “go to Egypt most likely” but would also consider going to Gaza.
On Monday, the White House said Trump would be visiting the Walter Reed Medical Center for his annual routine checkup and would then possibly head to the Middle East.
“President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter,” White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.
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Skip next section Spanish parliament passes law for arms embargo on Israel
10/09/2025October 9, 2025
Spanish parliament passes law for arms embargo on Israel
Spain’s parliament has approved into law an arms embargo on Israel over its war in Gaza.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had already enacted the measure by decree in September. But parliament had to confirm the decree within 30 days to make it law.
The vote saw 178 in favor and 169 against.
The embargo bans all trade in defense equipment, products or technology with Israel.
It also prohibits the transit of aviation fuels with potential military use destined for Israel through Spanish ports and airspace.
The text allows the government to make exceptions for dual-use defense equipment “if the application of the ban harmed general national interests”.
Israel’s embassy in Spain had criticized the original plan, calling it “a cynical and reprehensible decision.”
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10/09/2025October 9, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
This live blog is focusing on the latest events in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase one of his Gaza peace plan.
Follow along for the latest news, analysis, videos and DW on-the-ground reporting regarding Trump’s groundbreaking announcement.
It comes just two years after the October 7 Hamas attacks and the start of Israel’s war on Hamas.
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