A fragile ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday just moments after taking effect, as Israeli occupation forces resumed bombing the besieged strip and conflicting timelines emerged from Israeli officials, casting doubt on the deal’s durability.
BREAKING: Israeli tanks fired directly at civilians on Al-Rashid Street while the latter were trying to return to northern Gaza, shortly after the ceasefire agreement had supposedly taken effect. pic.twitter.com/et3fqE5wDg
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 9, 2025
The ceasefire, which was confirmed by Egyptian media and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, followed weeks of negotiations and mounting global pressure to halt the Israeli genocide that has devastated Gaza. However, the initial hours of the truce were marked by immediate violations and political disarray from the Israeli side.
BREAKING: Israeli occupation forces begin preparations to withdraw from parts of the Gaza Strip according to the agreed-upon lines, according to Israeli reports. pic.twitter.com/EQhiLCo6ZW
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 9, 2025
Confusion and Contradiction from Israeli Officials
While the truce was announced and implemented, an official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office claimed the ceasefire would only formally begin after a government approval vote scheduled for the evening. This contradictory timing paved the way for continued crimes, as our correspondent reported renewed Israeli bombings concurrent with the ceasefire’s start.
Further muddying the waters, Israeli media, citing Netanyahu’s office, stated that the 72-hour window agreed upon for the captives exchange would only start counting after the cabinet session, contrary to earlier reports.
A Deal Forged by Palestinian Steadfastness
The agreement, hailed by a senior Hamas official as a “national achievement” forged by the sacrifices of the Palestinian people, stipulates the release of 20 Israeli captives in exchange for more than 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 serving life sentences.
A Palestinian source familiar with the talks confirmed the exchange is expected within 72 hours of the deal’s full implementation. The deal also guarantees the entry of at least 400 aid trucks into Gaza daily, with the number increasing subsequently, and allows displaced Palestinians to return to the north.
Warnings and a Call for US Accountability
Gaza’s Civil Defense urgently warned residents against rushing back to disaster-affected areas, stating that Israeli occupation forces still pose a serious threat in several zones.
Hamas, in a statement, called on US President Donald Trump—who announced the agreement on his Truth Social platform—to ensure “Israel fulfills all its commitments under the agreement and is prevented from evading or delaying its implementation.”
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
