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13.10.2025

13.10.2025The Day of the Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire Agreement

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 13.10.2025.

It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.10.2025The Day of the Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire Agreement
Palestinian media on October 13 extensively covered the commencement of the prisoner exchange, with Hamas publishing lists of Israeli and Palestinian prisoners set for release. Early reports confirmed the release of Israeli captives by Hamas, and preparations for the reception of Palestinian prisoners were widely detailed. As the day progressed, the arrival of liberated Palestinian prisoners in Ramallah and Gaza was extensively reported. Concurrently, a Sharm El Sheikh summit, initiated by President Trump, announced a Gaza ceasefire agreement with broad international participation. A guaranteeing document was signed by Washington and mediators. Throughout the day, Trump reiterated that the war in Gaza had ended and discussed reconstruction efforts, while Netanyahu's absence from the summit was noted.
13.10.2025
04:18

04:54Hamas Reveals Prisoner Names

Palestinian media extensively covers the imminent prisoner exchange, with Hamas and other outlets publishing lists of Israeli and Palestinian prisoners set for release, as preparations are underway (Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News, Raya Media Network). This comes amidst reports of 7 martyrs and ongoing isolation of Rafah (Al-Ayyam), and continued debate over the war's conclusion (Maan News Agency, Sama News).
06:28

06:33Prisoner Exchange Begins

Palestinian media extensively covers the commencement of the prisoner exchange, with reports confirming the release of Israeli captives by Hamas, and preparations underway for the reception of Palestinian prisoners (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News, Quds News Network, Sama News). This unfolds amidst Trump's announcement of the war's end and his visit to the region (Palestine News Network).
07:12

08:12Prisoners Journey Home

Palestinian media is overwhelmingly focused on the ongoing prisoner exchange, detailing the release of 20 Israeli captives by Hamas and widespread preparations across Gaza for the reception of Palestinian prisoners (Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Quds News Network, Sama News). This develops amidst reports of Trump's arrival in Israel, declaring the war in Gaza over (Alwatan Voice, Raya Media Network).
09:22

10:18Prisoners Return Home

Palestinian media extensively reports on the ongoing prisoner exchange, detailing the arrival of liberated Palestinian prisoners in Ramallah and Gaza (Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Raya Media Network, Sama News). This develops amidst reports of a Sharm El Sheikh summit involving Abbas and Netanyahu to consolidate the ceasefire (Alwatan Voice) and Hamas urging mediators to ensure Israel honors the deal (Palestinian Information Center (English)). Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza over (Quds News Network).
10:40
11:12

13:36Joyful Returns: Prisoners Embrace Freedom

Palestinian media overwhelmingly reports on the ongoing prisoner exchange, detailing the arrival of 1986 liberated Palestinian prisoners in Gaza amidst popular reception (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network, Arabi21). This unfolds as Hamas reportedly allowed Israeli captives to contact families before their release (Quds News Network), and Trump declares the war in Gaza over (Palsawa News). Reports also emerge of WFP expanding food aid in Gaza (Palestinian Information Center (English)).

15:38Sharm El Sheikh Summit Begins

Palestinian media continues to focus on the "Al-Aqsa Flood" prisoner exchange deal, with reports that Hamas will hand over the bodies of four Israeli soldiers today and has already freed 1968 Palestinian prisoners (Al-Resalah, Palestinian Information Center, Palsawa News). Concurrently, a Sharm El Sheikh summit is underway, with Trump meeting Sisi and discussing Gaza's reconstruction, while Netanyahu's absence is noted (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network, Quds News Network, Sama News).
16:18

18:26Freedom for Many, Peace on the Horizon

Palestinian media continues to primarily focus on the prisoner exchange, with updated reports confirming the release of 1968 Palestinian prisoners (Arabi21, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center). Concurrently, a Sharm El Sheikh summit has announced a Gaza ceasefire agreement, with broad international participation and a guaranteeing document signed by Washington and mediators (Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Raya Media Network, Sama News). Reports also note Gaza hospitals receiving the bodies of 63 martyrs (Palestinian Information Center (English)).