Israel ratifies ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas

Friday 10 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

The Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which aims to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours. The deal includes the release of all Israeli hostages held by the militant group within 72 hours. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed the development as a first step towards peace.

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1. StuffFri 10 Oct 2025, 8:10am

   Peters says Gaza ceasefire is first step towards peace (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 11:56am

   Live: Israel ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 10 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

   Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified (opens in new tab)