A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. The Israeli army pulled out of parts of Gaza. About 250 Palestinian prisoners will be freed from Israeli jails. Hamas must release all Israeli hostages. Thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza. The Israeli army still controls 53% of Gaza. Aid trucks are expected to bring supplies to Gaza's people. Many areas of Gaza City are badly damaged. Families of Israeli hostages are hopeful but worried. The war started after Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people. Since then, over 67,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza. (Updated 10 Oct 2025, 23:20 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began
- The Israeli army pulled out of parts of Gaza
- About 250 Palestinian prisoners will be freed from Israeli jails