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ITV’s GMB was interrupted to share a major news update (Image: ITV)<\/p>\nGood Morning Britain was paused minutes into Thursday’s broadcast as hosts Ed Balls and Kate Garraway announced some ‘historic’ breaking news.<\/p>\n
10:35, 09 Oct 2025Updated 10:36, 09 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
ITV’s GMB was interrupted to share a major news update (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n
Good Morning Britain was dramatically interrupted on Thursday morning to deliver a breaking news update that the hosts described as “historic”. Presenters Kate Garraway<\/a> and Ed Balls informed viewers that a deal between Isreal and Hamas over Gaza has been reached following high-level talks in Egypt.<\/p>\n The announcement marks what could be a major turning point. According to the ITV<\/a> show, US President Donald Trump<\/a> is expected to travel to the Middle East in the coming days as he hopes that all remaining Israeli hostages could be released “very soon,” possibly as early as Monday.<\/p>\n Ed explained that the agreement is expected to be signed “in the next few hours” with “many details still needing to be worked out,” but assured viewers that the “progress is happening”.<\/p>\n ITV’s international editor, Emma Murphy, took over the report to explain that the breakthrough came during the early hours of the morning as representatives from Isreal, Hamas, the United States and Egypt worked through a series of proposals, the Express <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n The journalist explained: “It was a huge task ahead of them but they have now managed to achieve the possibility of peace in Gaza.”<\/p>\n The ceasefire is reportedly expected to take effect within the next few hours. Commenting on the news, Emma described it as a turning point, saying: “This is so significant.” She went on to explain the impact of the decision, adding: “What it means for the people of Gaza is that they now have a chance to live.”<\/p>\n “There will be some of those who heard that there is a peace that may not live to see it but others may well and it is likely that there will be a significant amount of aid getting in within the next days,” she continued.<\/p>\n Emma also revealed that the release of the hostages is expected to begin soon. Around 48 individuals are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, with 20 of those believed to be alive after more than two years in captivity.<\/p>\n The correspondent noted that retrieving those still alive, and recovering the remains of those who have died, will be a “monumental task,” describing the situation as “incredibly difficult”.<\/p>\n However, she added that there now appears to be a shared belief that peace is finally within reach and growing optimism that the fragile truce could hold.<\/p>\n Reacting to the announcement, Sir Keir Starmer called the deal “a moment of profound relief” that would be felt around the world.<\/p>\n![\"Trump](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_TOPSHOT-BRITAIN-US-DIPLOMACY.jpg\")
Donald Trump has made a deal to bring peace to Gaza(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n