FT News Briefing Israel approves ceasefire plan
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Oct 10, 2025 A significant US-brokered deal for a Gaza ceasefire has been approved, including hostage releases and potential prisoner swaps. The US Treasury is making moves to stabilize Argentina's currency ahead of critical elections. Meanwhile, Danish firm Ørsted faces challenges, leading to a quarter of its workforce cuts. Market dynamics are under scrutiny as investors maintain a cautious optimism despite rising stock valuations and a peculiar rally in gold prices, hinting at a potential bubble.
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First Stage Ceasefire Details
- The first stage of the Gaza deal frees 48 Israeli hostages and starts a ceasefire with partial Israeli redeployment and prisoner releases.
- A more complex second stage remains unresolved and requires heavy diplomatic negotiation.
Key Obstacles To A Durable Deal
- Major sticking points include Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and deployment of an international security force.
- Israel's demand that Hamas fully disarm before ending the war is likely the biggest hurdle.
Far-Right Hesitation In Netanyahu’s Coalition
- Far-right coalition members opposed the deal but have not yet toppled Netanyahu's government.
- Neri Zilber suggests they may delay leaving because they want to avoid immediate elections and hope to influence later stages.