One Question Looming Over the Gaza Deal: Why Now?

An outline of the agreement had been on the table for months.

Palestinian youths celebrate the news of a cease-fire deal outside Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip on Oct. 9. October 9, 2025, 10:41 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

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The long-awaited cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, now underway in Gaza, includes significant gains for both sides. Israel will get back its remaining hostages—about 20 are believed to be alive—along with the bodies of others. In return, it will release some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, according to reports , end its two-year war on Gaza, and pull troops from large parts of the territory. The Trump administration deserves credit for

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