Israeli troops start pulling back from parts of Gaza

· DW

The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza. Follow DW for more.

  • Israeli government approves framework for first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
  • 'Phase one' entails the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza
  • There are believed to be still 48 hostages still in Gaza, fewer than half of whom are alive  
  • US to deploy 200 troops to help monitor the ceasefire deal, but they will not enter Gaza

Here's the latest on Israel, Gaza, and the wider Middle East on October 10, 2025