15/01/2025
🚨 Breaking News: Israel and Hamas Agree on Ceasefire and Hostage Release 🚨
After 15 months of intense conflict, and crimes against humanity, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, effective immediately. The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, aims to halt hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
Key Details:
- Ceasefire Duration: An initial six-week truce, during which both parties will engage in further negotiations for a permanent resolution.
- Hostage Release: Hamas has agreed to release 33 Israeli hostages, prioritizing women, children, the elderly, and those requiring medical attention. In return, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
- Military Movements: Israeli Defense Forces will begin a phased withdrawal from populated areas in Gaza, maintaining positions along the Egypt-Gaza border and a buffer zone near the Gaza-Israel barrier. This move will allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes.
- Humanitarian Aid: The agreement permits the entry of 600 trucks of humanitarian aid daily into Gaza, including essential supplies and fuel to address the dire humanitarian crisis.
- International Reactions:
United States: President-elect Donald Trump acknowledged the deal’s achievement on social media, expressing optimism for future peace in the region.
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet is expected to convene shortly to discuss the agreement’s implementation.
Hamas: The group has expressed commitment to the ceasefire terms, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian relief for Gaza’s population and Palestinians.
Background:
The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas attack on Israel, has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian and 1,200 Israeli deaths, with thousands more injured and displaced. The ceasefire offers a crucial opportunity for both sides to address underlying issues and work towards lasting peace.
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Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
