Newscast Israel-Gaza: What Does The Ceasefire Agreement Mean?
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Oct 9, 2025 
Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, shares her on-the-ground insights from Tel Aviv, highlighting the celebrations and complexities surrounding the ceasefire agreement. Sumi Somaskanda, BBC's chief presenter in Washington, discusses the US's pivotal role and Trump's controversial peace plan. Jane Corbin, a Middle East expert, outlines the practical hurdles of hostage releases and the sensitivity surrounding prisoner swaps. Rhun Ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, brings a political perspective, touching on party prospects and electoral shifts in Wales.
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Public Mood Shift In Israel
- Hostages Square in Tel Aviv transformed from sombre to celebratory as people dared to hope for a ceasefire and hostage returns.
- Lyse Doucet describes palpable joy and growing crowds demanding the hostages come home.
Public Pressure Influenced Negotiations
- Political pressure from hostage families and public protests pushed Israeli leaders toward negotiating a deal.
- Lyse Doucet says President Trump engaged with hostage families and used public attention to influence the outcome.
Hardliners Were In The Minority
- Far-right Israeli ministers opposed the deal and threatened to quit the government.
- Lyse Doucet notes they were in a minority and others offered a safety net for Netanyahu's government.