ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Phase 1 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is now underway as part of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. Both hostages and prisoners have been released. On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, President Donald Trump joined more than 20 world leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to discuss the first steps of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

Israel-Hamas Updates: President Trump signs peace agreement, last living hostages released

On Monday, KOAT spoke with Congregation Albert Rabbi Célia Surget and Southwest Coalition of Palestine Chair Samia Assed on their plans to move forward amid the first phase of the Israel-Hamas peace deal.

"Today has been a combination of joy and also sadness. A joy and wanting to celebrate with the families who welcome their hos

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