Gaza City, October 9, 2025 — Streets in Gaza filled with celebrations late Thursday as residents chanted “Allahu Akbar” and expressed joy following the announcement that both sides have agreed to the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan.
Crowds gathered in several neighborhoods, waving flags and singing in relief after years of violence and uncertainty. Many residents described the development as a moment of long-overdue hope for peace and stability in the region.
According to initial reports, the first phase of the peace plan includes a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and preliminary discussions on reconstruction and prisoner exchanges. The agreement was reportedly facilitated through international mediation involving multiple regional and global stakeholders.
Local media footage showed families lighting fireworks and distributing sweets, a traditional sign of celebration. One resident said, “For the first time in years, we can breathe. We pray that this peace lasts.”
World leaders have welcomed the move, calling it a “vital first step” toward ending one of the world’s most protracted conflicts. Humanitarian organizations also expressed optimism, emphasizing that the ceasefire could allow much-needed aid to reach affected civilians.
