Israeli media overwhelmingly focused on President Trump's announcement early on October 9th that a hostage deal with Hamas was finalized, with releases expected by Monday. This followed days of intense negotiations. Initial reports suggested releases could begin as early as Saturday or Sunday, with Trump's arrival in Israel anticipated. Throughout the morning, details emerged about a ceasefire set to begin at 12:00 PM and the Israeli government's impending cabinet meeting to approve the agreement. Later in the afternoon, Trump declared the Gaza war over and hostages would return on Monday or Tuesday. The government's cabinet meeting was delayed but ultimately convened, with Witkoff and Kushner in attendance. Despite opposition from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, the government officially approved the deal by late evening, with hostages expected within 72 hours. Discussions also included the non-release of Marwan Barghouti and the Sinwar brothers' bodies, and the establishment of an international force to locate deceased captives.