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Hamas says ready to release all Israeli captives

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Twiglets1 · 03/10/2025 21:08

Reported in Al Jazeera:

The Palestinian group says that, in order to end Israel’s war on Gaza and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave, it is ready to release all Israeli captives – both those who are living and dead – according to the exchange plan outlined in Trump’s proposal.

“In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement,” Hamas said in a statement shared on Telegram.

It also said it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.

“Other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are connected to a unified national position and relevant international laws and resolutions,” Hamas said.

They “will be addressed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly”.

www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/3/live-israel-blows-up-gaza-city-homes-as-palestinians-ordered-to-flee

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Twiglets1 · 10/10/2025 05:50

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 23:25

UN secretary General has just announced Israel have agreed to the terms of the ceasefire

200 US troops are being sent over to support the agreement. They will not be in the Palestinian enclave

Excellent news !!

Yes it is such good news.

The first phase of the peace plan was ratified by the Israel government late last night & the ceasefire begins within 24 hours according to a government spokeswoman.

Once the ceasefire takes effect, aid can flood into Gaza again.

The live Israelis hostages will be released on Monday or Tuesday according to Trump. Palestinian prisoners will also be released.

I’m looking forward too.

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DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 23:25

UN secretary General has just announced Israel have agreed to the terms of the ceasefire

200 US troops are being sent over to support the agreement. They will not be in the Palestinian enclave

Excellent news !!

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 20:26

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Hostages to be released by Monday and IDF to withdraw to agreed position tomorrow
After which a minimum of 400 aid trucks a day will enter Gaza

Hamas says ready to release all Israeli captives
DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 20:24

Recent update
From the Guardian

Hamas says ready to release all Israeli captives
NewGirlInTown · 09/10/2025 18:51

TicklishMauveSquid · 09/10/2025 15:13

When has Israel ever held grotesque carnival style handovers of PRISONERS, alive or dead, with PA systems blasting out celebratory music, cheering crowds and massive movie advertising style posters depicting Hamas leaders as vampires?

Deliberately wrongly named coffins of strangled to death and mutilated babies and toddlers, and the wrong bodies of murdered mothers, in locked coffins with no keys?

Taken prisoners to handovers so they could see other prisoners being released then taken them back to captivity?

Must have missed that.

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Hamas are scum of the Earth.

NewGirlInTown · 09/10/2025 18:50

The poor families of the hostages. They’ve gone through hell for two years and now this agonising situation.
Fuck Hamas. Deplorable death cult.

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 15:57

Beachtastic · 09/10/2025 15:48

Making them wear a Star of David? Errrmmm, and that's on a par with the Bibas family carnival???

Anyway, praying for as many living reunions as possible.

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Yes
The Star of David and the words
‘we will not forgive or forget’

This is pointless mockery of the Palestinians. Pointless from Israel’s point of view that is, but clearly it wasn’t for those that were released

There's no call for that and I’m hoping Israel and Hamas act with respect in future handovers.

(talking of acts on a par given how many have been killed is ironic )
Im moving on
and looking forward

Beachtastic · 09/10/2025 15:48

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 15:41

I really don’t want to derail and ruin this thread as it’s one that is trying to look forward
So if you look up what Israel did to the release of detainees before the last Hamas controversial handover ie what was written on their clothes etc. You will see

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Making them wear a Star of David? Errrmmm, and that's on a par with the Bibas family carnival???

Anyway, praying for as many living reunions as possible.

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 15:41

TicklishMauveSquid · 09/10/2025 15:13

When has Israel ever held grotesque carnival style handovers of PRISONERS, alive or dead, with PA systems blasting out celebratory music, cheering crowds and massive movie advertising style posters depicting Hamas leaders as vampires?

Deliberately wrongly named coffins of strangled to death and mutilated babies and toddlers, and the wrong bodies of murdered mothers, in locked coffins with no keys?

Taken prisoners to handovers so they could see other prisoners being released then taken them back to captivity?

Must have missed that.

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I really don’t want to derail and ruin this thread as it’s one that is trying to look forward
So if you look up what Israel did to the release of detainees before the last Hamas controversial handover ie what was written on their clothes etc. You will see

TicklishMauveSquid · 09/10/2025 15:13

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 14:58

Good. The February handover was truly shocking and disrespectful
In the spirit of equality I’m hoping and expecting Israel do the same.

We don’t want anything to backfire giving either side a reason to renege on the agreements as they unfold

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When has Israel ever held grotesque carnival style handovers of PRISONERS, alive or dead, with PA systems blasting out celebratory music, cheering crowds and massive movie advertising style posters depicting Hamas leaders as vampires?

Deliberately wrongly named coffins of strangled to death and mutilated babies and toddlers, and the wrong bodies of murdered mothers, in locked coffins with no keys?

Taken prisoners to handovers so they could see other prisoners being released then taken them back to captivity?

Must have missed that.

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 15:04

Both sides need to carry themselves with dignity.

Considering the negotiations will still be ongoing after the hostages & prisoner releases we don't want anything to inflame tensions or give either side an excuse to renege on agreements, as you say @DrPrunesqualer

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DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 14:58

Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 14:44

Hamas has agreed during talks in Egypt that it will not hold ceremonies during the handover of hostages to Israel, an Arab diplomat and a second source familiar tell The Times of Israel.

The ceremonies during the previous hostage deal at the beginning of the year, which saw emaciated hostages paraded before a crowd alongside anti-Israel slogans, infuriated both Israel and the US.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-09-2025/

Good. The February handover was truly shocking and disrespectful
In the spirit of equality I’m hoping and expecting Israel do the same.

We don’t want anything to backfire giving either side a reason to renege on the agreements as they unfold

Beachtastic · 09/10/2025 14:57

Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 14:44

Hamas has agreed during talks in Egypt that it will not hold ceremonies during the handover of hostages to Israel, an Arab diplomat and a second source familiar tell The Times of Israel.

The ceremonies during the previous hostage deal at the beginning of the year, which saw emaciated hostages paraded before a crowd alongside anti-Israel slogans, infuriated both Israel and the US.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-09-2025/

Thank god for that. I hope they mean it.

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 14:44

Hamas has agreed during talks in Egypt that it will not hold ceremonies during the handover of hostages to Israel, an Arab diplomat and a second source familiar tell The Times of Israel.

The ceremonies during the previous hostage deal at the beginning of the year, which saw emaciated hostages paraded before a crowd alongside anti-Israel slogans, infuriated both Israel and the US.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-09-2025/

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 14:39

Shosh Bedrosian has just been speaking at a news briefing - she is the Israeli prime minister's office spokesperson.

She says a ceasefire will begin in Gaza within 24 hours after this evening's Israeli cabinet meeting - if those at the table agree to the terms of phase one, which was approved in Egypt this morning.

This is despite earlier reports from our Gaza correspondent that the ceasefire was expected to take effect immediately once approved by the Israeli government.

In her media briefing, Bedrosian set out a timeline of events.

At 17:00 local time (15:00 BST), there will be a cabinet meeting, followed an hour later by a government meeting.

"Within 24 hours after the cabinet meeting takes place, a ceasefire will then begin in Gaza," Bedrosian says.

After that, she says the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will redeploy to a line, which will lead to the military controlling and holding about 53% of the Gaza Strip.

After this, there will be a 72-hour window for Hamas to release the remaining hostages back into Israel, she adds.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

Gaza ceasefire to begin within 24 hours of cabinet approval, Israeli spokesperson says - live updates

Israel's cabinet votes on the first phase of the plan, which paves the way towards a ceasefire and hostages' release, when it meets at 15:00 BST.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

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DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 11:45

Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 07:13

I know - it's so emotional.

I know it's only the first phase of the peace plan that has been agreed but even that is massive!

I'm not religious but I'm (sort of) praying that both sides will keep to their side of the bargain so they can move on next week to discussing the next phase.

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I’m Catholic and have popped into church to light some candles for peace. Surprisingly there were a lot lit already
🙏

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 11:37

EasternStandard · 09/10/2025 07:07

The celebrations on both sides made me teary. I hope it sticks. Good on Trump if he gets everyone to do that.

Me too. It’s an emotional day !

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 07:13

EasternStandard · 09/10/2025 07:07

The celebrations on both sides made me teary. I hope it sticks. Good on Trump if he gets everyone to do that.

I know - it's so emotional.

I know it's only the first phase of the peace plan that has been agreed but even that is massive!

I'm not religious but I'm (sort of) praying that both sides will keep to their side of the bargain so they can move on next week to discussing the next phase.

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EasternStandard · 09/10/2025 07:07

The celebrations on both sides made me teary. I hope it sticks. Good on Trump if he gets everyone to do that.

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 07:04

Middle East and security expert HA Hellyer, a senior fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, has told Al Jazeera that the ceasefire emerged because the “United States has chosen to use its pressure, its intense diplomatic pressure on the State of Israel”.

“A secondary factor is the pressure that has been applied on Hamas by pretty much every ally or friendly country … putting a lot of pressure on them to move forward with this,” Hellyer said.

“Crucially, I think, pressure from the Palestinian population itself within the Gaza Strip. They made it very clear to Hamas that they want this to end one way or the other, and even if that means that Hamas has to make concessions,” he said.

“So, I think all of that put together, most crucially the American role, but all that put together led us to this point,” he added.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/9/live-israel-hamas-agree-on-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal

ISRAEL, HAMAS AGREE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL

Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced by US President Donald Trump on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/9/live-israel-hamas-agree-on-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal

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EasternStandard · 09/10/2025 07:02

Really good to wake up to the positive headlines. Well done to everyone so far for getting this closer.

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 06:58

BBC report - Here's how the next few days are expected to play out:

Thursday
The Israeli government convenes at 14:00 Jerusalem time (12:00 BST) to vote on the plan. If formally approved, the ceasefire will immediately go into effect, and Israeli troops will begin to withdraw to an agreed upon line.
Israel will allow 400 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily during the first five days, a senior Palestinian official has told the BBC.
Friday
A senior White House official speaking to the BBC's US partner, CBS News, says that it will likely take less than 24 hours for Israeli troops to finish withdrawing.
Once that is complete, the 72-hour clock begins for Hamas to release the hostages it holds in Gaza.
Monday
The US expects the release of hostages to begin on Monday, the White House official told CBS. But, they say, Hamas might try and move it earlier if possible.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

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Shellyash · 09/10/2025 06:53

Love him or hate him, "thank you Mr President!"

Yes i know there is a journey still to travel, but credit where is due.

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Twiglets1 · 09/10/2025 06:48

DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 01:35

First stage of the peace deal agreed
Hostages to be released within 72 hours I understand ( that’s from midnight U.K. time )

Lets hope this leads to permanent peace.

I am so happy to read your post!

Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of Gaza peace deal, paving way for ceasefire

In a post on social media, he writes "ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon" and "Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line"

Hamas has confirmed the deal but it has not yet received the final list of prisoners that Israel plans to release in exchange

Benjamin Netanyahu calls the agreement "a great day for Israel" and will convene his government on Thursday to approve it

A ceasefire will go into effect immediately after approval by the Israeli government around 14:00 Jerusalem time (12:00 BST)

Despite hopes this could lead to the end of the two-year war, crucial details still need to be discussed

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of Gaza peace deal, paving way for ceasefire

Israel agrees to withdraw troops "to an agreed upon line" and all hostages "will probably be released on Monday", the US president says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

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DrPrunesqualer · 09/10/2025 01:35

First stage of the peace deal agreed
Hostages to be released within 72 hours I understand ( that’s from midnight U.K. time )

Lets hope this leads to permanent peace.