Hamas Says Gaza War Over After US-Assured Ceasefire Deal

By Manisha Sahu, America News World

October 10, 2025

Hamas declared Thursday that it has received assurances from Arab mediators and the United States confirming that the war in Gaza has officially ended. The announcement came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas — the first major breakthrough toward ending the year-long conflict.

Hamas political bureau member and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said the organization had been informed by mediators that “the war is completely over,” marking what he called a “historic moment” for Palestinians.

“We have received assurances from the brotherly mediators and the U.S. administration, who have confirmed that the war is completely over,” al-Hayya told reporters in Doha.

The statement followed President Trump’s remarks on Wednesday, announcing the “first phase” of a ceasefire agreement designed to deliver a “strong, durable, and everlasting peace” between Israel and Hamas.

Hostage-Prisoner Swap Deal Announced

As part of the agreement, Israel will release 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and an additional 1,700 detainees from Gaza arrested since the October 7, 2023 attacks. The deal also mandates the release of all Palestinian women and children currently detained in Israeli prisons.

In return, Hamas is expected to free all remaining Israeli hostages, with the process to unfold in stages under international supervision.

Al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli airstrike in Doha last month, said Hamas and other Palestinian factions will now concentrate on self-determination and the creation of a Palestinian state.

“Our focus now turns to achieving independence and establishing a Palestinian state,” he said.

Trump: ‘Strong and Everlasting Peace’

President Trump celebrated the agreement on Truth Social, calling it a “turning point” for the Middle East.

“This means that ALL of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote.

The U.S. president said the deal was achieved after months of diplomacy involving the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. He added that the ceasefire would “allow both sides to heal and rebuild.”

Breakthrough Talks in Egypt

The ceasefire followed three days of intensive negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, attended by delegations from Israel, Hamas, Egypt, and the United States.

Hamas had demanded international guarantees to ensure Israel’s military withdrawal and long-term adherence to the ceasefire. According to diplomatic sources, the agreement includes a multinational monitoring mechanism to oversee implementation.

Hamas official Osama Hamdan said the group rejected the proposed “Board of Peace”, a temporary international administration suggested under Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan and reportedly co-chaired by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

“We will not accept any foreign governance of Gaza,” Hamdan said. “Gaza will be run by independent Palestinian figures.”

He reiterated that Hamas would not disarm, rejecting Israel’s core demand under future peace terms.

Trump to Visit Egypt and Israel

President Trump confirmed Thursday that he will travel to Egypt next week to attend the official signing ceremony of the Gaza peace deal. He also revealed plans to address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) during his visit.

“We’re going to Egypt for the signing, and then possibly to Israel, where I’ve been invited to speak before the Knesset,” Trump said.

The White House said further details of the trip and the full text of the ceasefire will be released soon.

A Fragile But Historic Peace

The announcement has sparked cautious optimism across Gaza, where civilians hope for lasting relief after more than a year of devastation. Analysts, however, warn that the peace remains fragile, with deep divisions and unresolved governance issues ahead.

If implemented, the ceasefire would end one of the deadliest conflicts in the region’s history — with over 40,000 Palestinians and more than 1,200 Israelis reported killed since October 2023.

For now, both sides appear poised to move forward, as Washington, Cairo, and Doha continue to play a central role in overseeing what could become a historic turning point in Middle East peace efforts.