Rapid Response Live Stream: Israel-Hamas Phase One Deal

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Daniel Byman, Sanam Vakil, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and a potential end to the conflict in Gaza.

Ofir Kimchi prays as relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas celebrate news of a ceasefire deal at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 9, 2025.

Emilio Morenatti / AP

Speakers

Daniel Byman
Sanam Vakil
Leslie Vinjamuri

Event Date

October 9, 2025

About This Event

After two years of bloodshed, an end to the war in Gaza may be in sight. Israel and Hamas yesterday agreed to a ceasefire deal that would allow for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The agreement, brokered by the United States along with Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, represents the first phase of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the conflict. Still, the pathway to a lasting peace is paved with potential roadblocks. Will Hamas agree to disarm, and will Israel pull back its forces? How will Gaza be rebuilt, and who will govern the enclave? What does this mean for the push for Palestinian statehood?

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Byman, Sanam Vakil, and Leslie Vinjamuri as they discuss these questions and more in a rapid response live stream.

About the Speakers

Daniel Byman

Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Daniel Byman is the director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He is also a professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and director of the Security Studies Program.

Sanam Vakil

Director, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House

Dr Sanam Vakil is the director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House. Her expertise spans Iranian and Gulf politics, regional security dynamics, and US foreign policy, with a particular focus on the evolving strategic landscape of the Middle East and its global connectivity.

Leslie Vinjamuri

President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.