U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war over, stating that the "kidnappers will be released in two or third" of October, according to statements reported by Israeli news channels "ערוץ החדשות 8200" and "קבינט מדיני ביטחוני - מוריה אסרף & דור" around 4:17 PM UTC on October 9th, 2025. Trump also indicated he would travel to Egypt to sign an agreement, noting Iran's recognition of being in favor of the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who conveyed congratulations on the agreement for the release of all hostages, as reported by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office via X at 5:35 PM UTC. Modi remarked on Netanyahu's steadfast friendship and thanked him for his support for Israel. The two leaders agreed to continue close cooperation. Hamas has reportedly received from Israel a list of security prisoners to be released in exchange for hostages, according to Saudi A-Sharq, with Qatari Al-Araby TV reporting that consultations in Sharm El-Sheikh over prisoner lists have concluded and await Israeli government approval. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed gratitude to President Trump on behalf of Egyptians and peace lovers, stating, "We are very pleased to welcome him to Egypt at this place and time, so that he may see from the Egyptian people the extent of the appreciation and joy over stopping this war," according to a statement shared on X. Egyptian sources told Al-Araby TV that a joint European-Egyptian mechanism will temporarily manage the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing, which is stipulated to open within 72 hours of the ceasefire's official start, with Israel beginning evacuation of the Palestinian side this evening. Discussions are ongoing regarding management of the Palestinian side of the crossing, and heavy equipment is being prepared for entry into Gaza to aid in rubble clearing and recovery of hostage bodies. Turkey will participate in a Gaza task force and monitor compliance with the agreement, with President Erdogan stating Turkey will also partake in the reconstruction process, as reported via X at 3:18 PM UTC. President Trump stated he has "no opinion" on a two-state solution, saying "what will agree to the parties," according to N12 News. Trump also indicated willingness to give a speech in the Knesset. Previous reports indicated that high-level U.S. officials, including Witkoff and Kushner, had met with Egyptian President el-Sisi in Cairo and subsequently landed in Israel. An Israeli government meeting to approve a ceasefire agreement had been delayed. The ceasefire reportedly took effect at 11:05 AM UTC following Trump's announcement of a hostage-release deal phase. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had instructed the IDF to respond with significant force against any Hamas threats, and tanks were deployed on the Al-Rashid Coastal Road. Hamas representatives denied reports of a direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Egypt. Egypt has communicated to U.S. diplomats its refusal to permit a permanent Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border, while Israel maintains its stance on positions within the Philadelphi Corridor to prevent arms smuggling. The International Court of Justice is scheduled to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations on October 22nd, 2025.
