Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, which includes releasing 20 hostages held for two years. The agreement signing is set for Cairo, with Trump calling it a great day for everyone.

Following Israel and Hamas's agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire plan under U.S. and Egyptian sponsorship, Gaza witnessed massive Palestinian celebrations and the Rafah crossing is set to open for humanitarian aid, despite some continued Israeli shelling.

Costa Rica has nominated former Vice President Rebecca Grynspan for the position of UN Secretary-General. She currently serves as Secretary-General of UNCTAD and played a key role in UN efforts during the Ukraine war. The competition for the post is expected to be strong.

Kan channel reported that the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released under the ceasefire agreement in Sharm El-Sheikh will be sent to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for approval before being returned to Hamas. Egyptian, Qatari, US, and Turkish mediation led to a preliminary ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of the peace plan, which includes the release of hostages and Israeli troop withdrawals, marking a step towards lasting peace.

Israeli media revealed that Israeli prisoners will arrive in Tel Aviv next Sunday and will be handed over to their families after activating the first phase agreement with Hamas, including the release of living prisoners and a number of bodies.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours to avoid early legislative elections following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The new appointment aims to temporarily steer France away from early elections despite the lack of a clear majority in the National Assembly.

The Norwegian committee will award the Nobel Peace Prize tomorrow in Oslo amid global anticipation due to rising armed conflicts. Egypt deserves the prize for its significant mediation efforts to establish security and stability in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan, alongside diplomatic moves to silence guns in Africa.

The Gaza Government Media Office has urged Palestinians to exercise caution and avoid movement until an official clear announcement on the ceasefire is made. The ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, mediators, and Hamas, with the UN Secretary-General calling for full compliance.

Der Spiegel reported that German MPs from the Alternative for Germany party attended a birthday celebration for Vladimir Putin at the Russian Embassy in Berlin, drawing criticism from other German party leaders. A "Putin Patriot" medal was also presented at a press conference at the embassy.