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Hamas Declares Gaza War Over, Citing Mediator Assurances

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Hamas's top official abroad, Khalil al-Hayya, has announced that the Gaza war is over, citing guarantees from mediators, particularly from the US administration. Al-Hayya emphasized that the Palestinian delegation received assurances that the war has ended completely, paving the way for a new phase of negotiations. The agreement, based on the US peace plan, includes the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Hamas has committed to continuing its efforts with national and Islamic factions to establish an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamas's top official, Khalil al-Hayya, declared the Gaza war over, citing mediator assurances from the US administration.
  • The agreement based on the US peace plan includes the release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained after Hamas-led attacks.
  • The deal involves the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line after two years of war.
  • Hamas will continue working with national and Islamic factions to establish an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
  • The Palestinian delegation received assurances from mediators and the US administration that the war has ended completely.
  • The agreement aims to realize the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, guaranteeing freedom, independence, and self-determination.

Statistics:

  • 250 Palestinians serving life sentences will be released as part of the agreement.
  • 1,700 other Palestinians, detained after Hamas-led attacks, will also be released.
  • Israeli troops will withdraw to an agreed line after two years of war.
  • The agreement is based on the US peace plan.
  • Hamas will work with national and Islamic factions to establish an independent Palestinian state.
  • The deal includes the release of hostages abducted to the Gaza Strip.

Sources:

  • Hamas considers the Gaza war over, the top official for the Palestinian group abroad, saying on Thursday in a televised address. (Ghana News Agency, October 10, 2025)
  • An Israeli spokeswoman confirmed earlier that an agreement on key points of a plan to end the Gaza conflict had been signed in the morning, paving the way for the first phase of the US proposal. (Ghana News Agency, October 10, 2025)

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