Israeli gov’t votes to approve Gaza deal after hours-long debate, Trump says he ended war in Gaza
Smotrich, Ben-Gvir poised to reject deal in cabinet, government votes • Gaza deal a major achievement for Israel, FM Gideon Sa'ar tells 'Post' • IDF soldier wounded in operational accident
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner,and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025.(photo credit: Mayaan Toaf/GPO)
Suspected terrorist infiltration in Kohav HaShahar
Witkoff, Kushner pulled into separate meeting with Netanyahu.
ByAMICHAI STEINJared Kushner (L) and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (R) meet with President Isaac Herzog, October 9, 2025.(photo credit: PRESIDENT'S OFFICE)
'The terrorists won,' Israelis speak to 'Post' about fears around the deal
While many in Israel celebrate the news of the Gaza deal, some worry about the repercussions of what Israel gives up in return.
ByMATHILDA HELLERA banner news papers stories of the October the 7th attack is displayed as Israelis react to the news of the Gaza peace deal on October 9, 2025(photo credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Israel's cabinet convenes to vote on Trump's Gaza deal, Smotrich set to oppose
Government vote to be held at 8 p.m. if deal passes Security Cabinet • National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also expected to vote against, along with Smotrich
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, 2023, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 250 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
48 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.
