On October 9, 2025, Israeli and Hamas representatives signed an agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh, mediated by Egypt, to end the war in Gaza after more than 22 months of fighting.The deal provides for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages and prisoners, the opening of humanitarian corridors, including Rafah, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from civilian areas. International observers from Qatar, Turkey, and the US attended. Enforcement and long-term governance remain under