Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of a peace plan that includes Hamas releasing 20 living Israeli detainees at once, prisoner exchanges within 72 hours of implementation, and the release of 250 Palestinians sentenced to life and 1,700 detainees.

The Gaza Government Media Office issued an urgent statement warning against travel on main and coastal roads in Gaza until an official Palestinian announcement, amid reports of an imminent ceasefire agreement.

US President Donald Trump and mediators announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, including Israeli withdrawal, humanitarian aid access, and prisoner exchanges. However, Israeli airstrikes continued and the army warned residents not to return to northern Gaza.

On Thursday, October 9, the General Authority for Meteorology forecasts a temperature drop across most of Egypt, with mild autumn weather in the early morning and warm daytime temperatures. Light to moderate rain is expected on northern coasts and northern Delta, along with wind activity causing rough seas on some coastal areas.

Oil prices dropped after Israel and Hamas agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war, reducing the war risk premium and leading investors to sell.

The Israeli army carried out multiple airstrikes across Gaza early Thursday following the U.S. announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Families of hostages held by Hamas have welcomed a new agreement ensuring the return of prisoners, calling it a "historic breakthrough." The agreement allows living hostages to reunite with families and deceased to be buried properly in Israel.

Israel and Hamas agreed during talks in Egypt this week to implement the first phase of Trump's peace plan for Gaza, with a ceasefire starting at 12 noon today. The agreement includes a prisoner exchange and the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, paving the way to end the war and release hostages, under the peace plan proposed by President Trump. Netanyahu called the agreement a diplomatic and moral victory for Israel.

The Gaza ceasefire is set to begin at noon Thursday, initiating the first phase of the agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes prisoner exchanges, aid deliveries, and a gradual end to the conflict.