A Historic Moment: Israel- Gaza Peace The October 2025 Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has said "the war is over" as he travels to Israel for the release of hostages from Gaza under the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.

Speaking on board Air Force One, he said the ceasefire would hold and a "Board of Peace" would quickly be set up for Gaza, which he said looked like a "demolition site".

He also praised the roles of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar, one of the mediators.

The deadline for Hamas to release all the hostages it is still holding in Gaza is midday local time (10:00 BST). Later on Monday, Trump will travel to Egypt for an international summit aiming to end the war.

Israel–Gaza Peace: History, Ceasefires, and What Comes Next??!

Hello everyone,
Given the recent developments around ceasefires in Gaza and talks about longer-term peace, I thought it’s timely we launch a thread on the Israel-Gaza peace. What the ceasefire means (or doesn’t), and what possible scenarios lie ahead.

I will begin with historical background, then dig into recent ceasefires and peace proposals, and finally open up possible future paths (both hopeful and risky). Your thoughts, opinions, and expectations are all welcome through your comments.

The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage.

Since then, more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's military response, including more than 18,000 children, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

The ceasefire in Gaza took effect on Friday morning after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the 20-point peace plan brokered by Trump, with the next phases still to be negotiated.

Twenty of the Israeli hostages are believed to be alive, and Hamas is also due to hand over the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages.

Israel should also release around 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees from Gaza, while increased amounts of aid should enter the Strip. An Israeli government spokesperson said they would be released once the living hostages reach Israeli territory.

When asked by the BBC whether he believed the ceasefire would hold, Trump said it would, adding "everybody is happy, and I think it's going to stay that way".

On his peace skills, he said: "I'm good at solving wars. I'm good at making peace."

Did Trump play a vital role in this peace treaty??

The October 2025 Ceasefire / Phase One Deal

In October 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to a first phase ceasefire, via peacemaking in Sharm el-Sheikh, brokered by the U.S., Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion International Airport, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Lod, Israel, October 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters

Do you believe a durable ceasefire and eventual peace between Israel and Hamas is possible? After all this death and destruction?

It's a very good news if the war has ended. I hope the hostages are returned safely as soon as possible. Both the hostages as well as civilians from Israel & Palestine have suffered a lot due the actions of Hamas. Now it should all end.

Palestinian prisoners, Israeli captives freed; Trump in KnessetPalestinians collect aid supplies from trucks that entered Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip October 12, 2025.

Release of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails begins after Hamas frees all 20 living Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip as part of ceasefire deal.US President Donald Trump is in Israel, where he is addressing the Knesset before heading to Egypt to co-chair an international summit on the deal.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire LIVE Updates

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire LIVE Updates

He basically blackmailed both the parties into accepting the ceasefire 🙍🏻‍♀️

Netanyahu was fighting the war to save his own skin from multiple corruption allegations. Not to mention Trump is demanding a pardon for all these crimes. 😒

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/11/world/netanyahu-trump-ceasefire-analysis-intl

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna236789

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

He basically blackmailed both the parties into accepting the ceasefire 🙍🏻‍♀️

Netanyahu was fighting the war to save his own skin from multiple corruption allegations. Not to mention Trump is demanding a pardon for all these crimes. 😒

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/11/world/netanyahu-trump-ceasefire-analysis-intl

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna236789

At the same time, Donald Trump’s political narrative shows a parallel trend. Amid mounting legal battles, he has repeatedly demanded immunity or pardon for alleged crimes, framing investigations as political persecution. His outspoken support for Netanyahu and hardline Israeli policies often aligns more with self-interest and populist appeal than with any genuine pursuit of peace or stability.

In both cases, personal legal jeopardy has blurred the line between governance and self-preservation. When leaders manipulate national crises to shield themselves from justice, the cost is often paid by innocent civilians and the erosion of democratic institutions.

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

It is becoming increasingly evident that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the Gaza war may have been driven not only by security considerations but also by personal political survival. Facing multiple corruption, fraud, and bribery charges, Netanyahu has long been accused of using crises to rally nationalist sentiment and divert public attention from his ongoing legal troubles. By projecting himself as the indispensable wartime leader, he strengthens his grip on power and delays judicial accountability.

At the same time, Donald Trump’s political narrative shows a parallel trend. Amid mounting legal battles, he has repeatedly demanded immunity or pardon for alleged crimes, framing investigations as political persecution. His outspoken support for Netanyahu and hardline Israeli policies often aligns more with self-interest and populist appeal than with any genuine pursuit of peace or stability.

In both cases, personal legal jeopardy has blurred the line between governance and self-preservation. When leaders manipulate national crises to shield themselves from justice, the cost is often paid by innocent civilians and the erosion of democratic institutions.

They are using something as serious as war to save their own skins. And we people end up choosing such people not realizing the cost of our mistake.