Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:22pm on 26 Oct 2025,Sunday International
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement after 15 months of conflict, with a three-phase plan beginning with the release of 33 Israeli captives in exchange for nearly 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. The deal, brokered by Egypt and Qatar with U.S. support, aims to end the war that has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread devastation in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel reserves the right to resume military action if negotiations fail. The agreement has faced opposition from hardline Israeli officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who resigned in protest. (PC: AP)
