Dutch media on October 9 overwhelmingly focused on the agreement between Israel and Hamas regarding the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, following US President Trump's encouragement. Early morning reports detailed the agreement for hostage release and a ceasefire. Throughout the day, headlines from various outlets consistently highlighted the ongoing developments, including reactions from political leaders and families of hostages, with both optimism and concerns about the deal's ultimate success. By evening, the Israeli cabinet's approval of the first phase of the Gaza deal was reported, confirming the withdrawal of troops and the release of hostages. Separately, domestic news touched on declining house prices in Amsterdam and the media sector's apprehension over Google's new AI search tool.