Gaza ceasefire highlights: Pak PM hails Trump's effort to stop wars, calls him ‘man of peace’ at Egypt Summit

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that the country is grateful for Egypt President El-Sisi’s invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit. However, he emphasized that neither he nor President Masoud Pezeshkian can engage with counterparts “who have attacked the Iranian People and continue to threaten and sanction us.”

“Having said that, Iran welcomes any initiative that ends Israel's Genocide in Gaza and ensures the expulsion of occupation forces. Palestinians are fully entitled to secure their fundamental right of self-determination, and all States remain obliged, more than ever, to assist them in their lawful & legitimate cause,” Araghchi added.

He further stressed Iran’s commitment to regional stability: “Iran has always been, and will always remain, a vital force for peace in the region. Contrary to the genocidal Israeli regime, Iran is not after Forever Wars —particularly on the dime of its purported allies— but seeks Forever Peace, Prosperity, and Cooperation.”

The summit is set to be chaired by US President Donald Trump on his peace plan for Gaza and will be attended by various world leaders including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Both Israel and Hamas will not attend.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: On Monday, Palestinian group Hamas released the names of the 20 Israeli hostages scheduled to be freed under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel, reported Reuters.

The names included Bar Abraham Kupershtein, Evyatar David, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Elkana Bohbot, Maxim Herkin, Nimrod Cohen, Matan Angrest, Matan Zangauker, Eitan Horn, Eitan Abraham Mor, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Alon Ohel, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Rom Braslavski, Ariel Cunio and David Cunio.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Early on October 13, 2025, people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv holding US and Israeli flags along with a portrait of US President Donald Trump, as showed in picture by news agency AFP.

Hamas is set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, coinciding with Trump’s visit to the region for a peace summit. Before leaving for Israel, the US president has declared the war “over” in Gaza.

Trump’s lightning visit to Israel and Egypt is aimed at celebrating his role in brokering last week’s ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Hamas on Monday released a list of the 20 living hostages it will free as part of the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, reported AP.

The announcement comes as hostages and Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released Monday, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s trip to Israel and Egypt to mark the ceasefire.

The International Committee of the Red Cross is expected to oversee the releases, which will include nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed the “Summit for Peace” to support ending the two-year war in Gaza following the breakthrough ceasefire deal.

According to news agency AP, Israel and Hamas have no direct contacts and are not expected to attend Monday's summit. Israel has also rejected any role in Gaza for the internationally backed Palestinian Authority, though its leader is expected to attend.

Leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, the United Nations, and the European Union have all confirmed their attendance.

The summit will be held in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israel President Isaac Herzog announced that US President Donald Trump will receive the country’s highest civilian award for his efforts in securing the release of hostages from Gaza and helping end the two-year war.

"Through his tireless efforts, President Trump has not only helped bring our loved ones home but has also laid the foundations for a new era in the Middle East built on security, cooperation, and genuine hope for a peaceful future," Herzog said in a statement issued by his office, cited by AFP.

"It will be a great honour for me to present him with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honour," he added.

Herzog said the award will be presented in the "coming months" and that he will inform Trump of his decision when the US president visits Israel on Monday.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israel President Isaac Herzog announced on Monday that he will present the country’s highest civilian award to US President Donald Trump for his role in securing the release of hostages from Gaza and helping to end the war, reported AFP.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israel expects the roughly 20 living hostages to be released together on Monday, though the timing for the release of Palestinian prisoners has not been announced.

The prisoners include 250 serving life sentences for attacks on Israelis, as well as 1,700 seized from Gaza during the war and held without charge. They will be returned to the West Bank or Gaza, or sent into exile.

While Israel considers these prisoners terrorists, many Palestinians view them as freedom fighters resisting Israeli occupation.

Israel has reportedly warned Palestinians in the West Bank against celebrating the releases, according to a prisoner’s family and a Palestinian official familiar with the plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, reported AP.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Major Israeli TV stations aired special overnight broadcasts ahead of the hostages’ release, as anticipation built across the country, reported AP. People began gathering near a large screen in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv before dawn, bracing for the historic moment.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Of all taken captive, Israeli authorities have formally declared 26 hostages dead, based on forensics and intelligence, reported Reuters, adding that the fate of two others remains unknown.

Hamas has said that recovering the bodies of some deceased hostages may take time, as not all burial sites are known. A special international task force is being deployed to help locate them.

Among the deceased is an Israeli soldier who died in the 2014 Israel-Hamas war. The rest were part of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas’ deadly October 7, 2023, attack, which triggered the conflict.

Some hostages were already dead when captured, while others were killed by captors or in Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: White House affiliate Rapid Response said US President Donald Trump is expected to land in Israel at about 2:20 AM Eastern Time (11:50 AM IST on Sunday).

According to the White House schedule, Trump will meet with families of the hostages and address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, during his visit.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump is visiting Israel before heading to Egypt, with a tightly scheduled itinerary focused on the Gaza ceasefire.

According to the White House cited by AP, Trump will meet with families of the hostages and address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Vice President JD Vance said Trump is also likely to meet with the newly freed hostages.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israelis on Monday prepared to welcome home the last 20 living hostages from Gaza and mourn the return of the dead, marking a key moment in the breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war.

According to an Associated Press report, major Israeli TV stations aired special overnight broadcasts ahead of the release, and people began gathering near a large screen in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv before dawn, bracing for the historic moment.

Israel expects the 20 living hostages to be released together on Monday. However, it is unlikely that the remains of up to 28 other hostages will be returned at the same time.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Donald Trump expressed confidence that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will hold, saying that people are “tired of war” after centuries of conflict.

Speaking to reporters before boarding that Air Force One to Israel, Trump was asked whether the war is over. He responded simply, “The war is over...”

On whether he believed the ceasefire deal would last, news agency ANI quoted Trump as saying, “I think it is going to hold. There are a lot of reasons why it's going to hold. But I think people are tired of it. It's been centuries... I think people are tired of it.”

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will chair a Gaza peace summit on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together more than 20 world leaders. Trump will participate in the conference after concluding his Israel visit on Monday morning.

The Egyptian president’s office said the gathering aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability,” reported AFP.

On Sunday, Egypt’s foreign ministry added that a “document ending the war in the Gaza Strip” is expected to be signed during the “historic” summit.

A diplomatic source cited by the news agency said mediators from the US, Egypt, Qatar, and likely Turkey would sign a guarantee document during the summit.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: The Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday will see participation from more than 20 nations, though neither Israel nor Hamas will send representatives.

According to a news agency AFP report, among the expected attendees are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Jordan's King Abdullah II, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Canada will be represented by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Egypt has confirmed that 21 nations will participate, with additional representation expected from the EU, Arab League, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Pakistan, Indonesia, India, and Germany.

Iran announced on Monday that neither its President Masoud Pezeshkian nor Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will attend, despite receiving an invitation.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will chair a Gaza peace summit on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together more than 20 world leaders.

Neither Israel nor Hamas will attend, with Netanyahu’s office confirming no Israeli officials will be present, following earlier confirmation from Hamas that it will also not send representatives.

The Egyptian president’s office said the gathering aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability.”

On Sunday, Egypt’s foreign ministry added that a “document ending the war in the Gaza Strip” is expected to be signed during the “historic” summit.

A diplomatic source said mediators from the US, Egypt, Qatar, and likely Turkey will sign a guarantee document at the event.

Gaza ceasefire live updates: US President Donald Trump on Sunday boarded a flight to Israel, calling the visit “a very special time.”

“This is going to be a very special time... Everybody's very excited about this moment in time,” Trump said before takeoff.

He described the trip as a rare occasion of collective enthusiasm, noting, “This is a very special event... Everybody's cheering at one time. That's never happened before. Usually, if you have one cheering, the other isn't. The other is the opposite.”

Trump added, “This is the first time everybody is amazed and they're thrilled, and it's an honour to be involved.” He concluded, “We're going to have an amazing time, and it's going to be something that's never happened before.”

The US President is expected to arrive in Tel Aviv early Monday morning local time.