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Ceasefire Approved: Israel and Hamas Mark New Chapter

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Israeli government approved the first phase of a ceasefire, enabling prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal.
The Gaza Police Force urged residents returning home to exercise caution.
Hamas says the ceasefire marks the war’s end.
Israeli airstrikes continued, with seven bodies recovered after an attack near Gaza City.
The ceasefire began at noon, with the army repositioning, aid trucks entering Gaza, and Rafah reopening for residents since October 7, 2023.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a historic shift in Middle Eastern politics. This agreement led to Egypt recognizing Israel and Israel withdrawing from the Sinai Peninsula, culminating in the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty. However, it sparked discontent in the Arab world, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

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Story summary

The Israeli government approved the first phase of a ceasefire, enabling prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal.
The Gaza Police Force urged residents returning home to exercise caution.
Hamas says the ceasefire marks the war’s end.
Israeli airstrikes continued, with seven bodies recovered after an attack near Gaza City.
The ceasefire began at noon, with the army repositioning, aid trucks entering Gaza, and Rafah reopening for residents since October 7, 2023.

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