Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, as they gather at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
By The Canadian Press
Oct 8, 2025 | 9:59 PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan that would pause fighting in Gaza.
On the social media platform X, the prime minister offered his congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump for orchestrating the deal.
He also thanked Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for “their tireless work to support the negotiations.”
The initial phase of the U.S.-backed peace plan calls for Hamas to release all of the 20 living hostages, and for Israel to pull its troops in Gaza back to an agreed-upon line.