Gaza leadership has not released a list of hostages yet. (X/@Osint613)
World News: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday, January 19, 2025, amid ongoing tensions and disputes over hostage releases. This agreement, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar, aims to halt 15 months of conflict, but recent developments raise concerns about its stability.
The ceasefire will officially commence at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), following approval from the Israeli security cabinet during a rare Sabbath meeting. The deal includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages over six weeks in exchange for 737 Palestinian prisoners, with specific conditions regarding the exiled prisoners' return to Gaza or abroad. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the truce will not proceed without receiving a list of hostages from Hamas, which was not provided by the agreed deadline
Despite the impending ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes continue to target Gaza, resulting in significant casualties just hours before the truce is set to take effect. Reports indicate that over 46,700 Palestinians have died since the conflict began, predominantly civilians. Health officials in Gaza expressed outrage at the timing of the strikes, questioning the nature of a truce that allows such violence to persist
International humanitarian organizations are preparing to ramp up aid efforts in Gaza as the ceasefire approaches. The United Nations has called for unrestricted access to alleviate the suffering caused by the prolonged conflict. Meanwhile, negotiations for subsequent phases of the agreement are expected to commence shortly after the initial exchanges begin. As tensions remain high, all eyes are on both parties to see if this ceasefire can hold and lead to lasting peace in a region plagued by conflict.
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