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What we know about the new Gaza deal

Palestinian children celebrate in Khan Yunis on October 9, 2025, following news of a new Gaza ceasefire deal. [AFP]

Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed on a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Here is what we know so far about the agreement, reached in indirect talks in Egypt:

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