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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Gaza ceasefire takes effect; 'Israel' resumes bombing, timing disputed</h1>
<div class="gmail-credits gmail-reader-credits">Al Mayadeen English</div>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time">October 9, 2025</div>
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Egypt confirms the Gaza ceasefire is in effect, uncertainty surrounds
the timing of captive releases, and reports suggest \u201cIsrael\u201d resumed
strikes despite the truce.</p><div><ul id="gmail-content-slick-0"><div aria-hidden="false"><li>
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Israeli settlers observe smoke rising to the sky after an
explosion in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern occupied Palestine,
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, following the announcement that \u201cIsrael\u201d and the
Palestinian Resistance have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan
to pause the fighting. (<em>AP</em>)
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<p><strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>\u2019s correspondent has reported that the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-s-phase-one-gaza-deal-takes-effect-12-pm--details-reve" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ceasefire agreement in Gaza</a> has officially taken effect.</p>
<p>Echoing this, Egypt\u2019s <em>Al Qahera News Channel</em> confirmed that a ceasefire aimed at halting the war in Gaza has been implemented.</p>
<p>Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi also confirmed the
development, stating that \u201can agreement has been reached to implement a
ceasefire and end the war in Gaza.\u201d</p>
<p>The announcement follows weeks of indirect negotiations and mounting
international pressure to end the ongoing Israeli genocide that has
devastated the besieged Palestinian enclave.</p>
<h2>Israeli cabinet to convene on captive release</h2>
<p>However, within Israeli circles, the ceasefire taking effect comes at a different time, paving the way for continued crimes. </p>
<p>An official in Netanyahu's office said the ceasefire in Gaza will
take effect only after the government approves the agreement this
evening.</p>
<p>This comes as Israeli media reported that the government will convene
at 6 pm local time to discuss a plan to secure the release of all
captives held in Gaza.</p>
<p>\u201cAgenda \u2013 Plan for the release of all Israeli hostages,\u201d read an
announcement posted on the Israeli government\u2019s official website.</p>
<p>A meeting of the Israeli Security Cabinet has been scheduled for one
hour prior to the full cabinet session to deliberate on the terms of the
agreement.</p>
<h2>Exact timing of detainee-captive exchange unclear</h2>
<p>An Israeli source quoted by <em>Reuters </em>said that all 20 living
captives are expected to be freed by Sunday or Monday, though
uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing of the release.</p>
<p>Reports indicate that the agreement between "Israel" and Hamas
stipulates the captives\u2019 release within 72 hours of the ceasefire\u2019s
formal implementation, which is expected to begin once the cabinet gives
its approval.</p>
<p>However, Israeli media, citing Netanyahu's office, said that contrary
to reports, the 72-hour period agreed upon for the detainee-captive
exchange will be counted after the agreement is approved in the cabinet
session.</p>
<h2>Bombing resumes as ceasefire takes effect</h2>
<p>Despite the declared ceasefire, <strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>\u2019s
correspondent reported that \u201cIsrael\u201d renewed its bombing of Gaza just as
the ceasefire came into effect, casting doubt over the durability of
the agreement and raising concerns over violations in the critical first
hours of implementation.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Gaza\u2019s National Emergency and Ambulance Committee warned
the Palestinian people against rushing back to the disaster-affected
areas. </p>
<h2>Gaza Civil Defense warns residents against returning to unsafe areas</h2>
<p>The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Gaza has urged residents
of the southern Gaza Strip not to attempt returning to Gaza City until
an official announcement is issued confirming it is safe to do so.</p>
<p>In a statement, the Directorate stressed that everyone should remain
in their places until receiving confirmation from the relevant
authorities that Rashid Street and the surrounding areas have been
cleared of Israeli occupation forces.</p>
<p>The Civil Defense also cautioned residents currently in Gaza City
against traveling to areas where Israeli forces remain active or are
conducting field operations, citing serious risks to their safety.</p>
<p>It warned that occupation forces are still present in several
dangerous zones and that random movement could endanger civilians\u2019
lives. The Directorate reiterated its call for all citizens to fully
comply with official instructions until roads and areas are formally
declared secure.</p>
<h2>Gaza ceasefire deal reached</h2>
<p>US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that<span> </span><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas-announces-reaching-an-agreement-for-ceasefire-in-gaza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">\u201cIsrael\u201d and Hamas agreed to</a><span> </span>implement
the first phase of his proposed peace plan for the Gaza Strip,
following indirect negotiations held in Egypt earlier this week.</p>
<p>Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, "I am very proud to
announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase
of our Peace Plan. 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 toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All
Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and
Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of
America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-says-gaza-phase-one-agreed-on--to-give-speech-in-israe">worked with us</a> to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen."</p>
<h2>Gaza ceasefire details</h2>
<h3>Four-point framework covers ceasefire</h3>
<p><strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>\u2019s bureau chief in Turkey, Omar Kayid,
reported that according to senior leadership sources, the first stage of
the newly reached Gaza ceasefire agreement rests on four main points:</p>
<ul><li>Ending the war;</li><li>Facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid;</li><li>Implementing a phased Israeli withdrawal;</li><li>Exchanging prisoners and captives for captives, alive and remains, within a defined timetable.</li></ul>
<p>Kayid said that international institutions and agencies, including
the United Nations, will supervise the delivery of humanitarian aid into
the Gaza Strip. According to details obtained by <strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>,
at least 400 aid trucks are expected to enter Gaza daily during the
first five days of the truce, with the number gradually increasing
afterward.</p>
<p>The Rafah border crossing is set to be rehabilitated immediately
following the signing of the agreement, paving the way for the entry of
hundreds of aid trucks.</p>
<h3>Prisoner exchange, handover timeline</h3>
<p>Kayid confirmed that 20 Israeli captives will be released in exchange
for more than 2,000 Palestinian detainees, including 250 serving life
sentences and 1,700 detained since October 7, 2023.</p>
<p>He said the handover of detainees will take place within 72 hours, as
stipulated by US President Trump. The Israeli withdrawal, expected to
begin on Friday, will precede the handover scheduled for Monday.</p>
<p>Kayid added that "Israel" will return all the bodies of Palestinians,
including that of Yahya al-Sinwar, while 28 bodies will be transferred
in a later phase.</p>
<p>According to Kayid, the Israeli occupation demanded that no public ceremonies accompany the release of captives.</p>
<h3>Political, regional dimensions</h3>
<p>Kayid reported that Hamas rejected any form of international
guardianship over the Gaza Strip, insisting that the matter remains an
internal Palestinian affair.</p>
<p>He further cited indications of a possible confrontation between
Turkey and "Israel", noting that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
welcomed the agreement, praised the mediators\u2019 efforts, and affirmed
that Turkey, as one of the guarantor states, will closely monitor the
implementation of the deal.</p>
<p>According to Kayid, Turkey confirmed that the US has pledged to
prevent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from resuming the war
once the ceasefire takes effect.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Hamas called on Trump to ensure that \u201cIsrael fulfills all
its commitments under the agreement and is prevented from evading or
delaying its implementation.\u201d</p>
<p><strong>Read next:<span> </span><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-s-gaza-plan-met-with-deep-doubt-by-palestinian-america" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump\u2019s Gaza plan met with deep doubt by Palestinian Americans</a></strong></p></div></div></div>
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