Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 14 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
Hamas is likely to release 33 hostages during the first phase of a 42-day truce deal with Israel, mediated in Doha. The agreement, presented by Qatar, includes Israeli and Hamas representatives alongside Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs. U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Washington’s efforts to finalize the deal, aiming to free hostages, halt fighting, and aid Palestinians. President-elect Donald Trump expressed optimism about sealing the deal soon. Discussions on detainee exchanges and Gaza border security arrangements are ongoing. The truce follows Hamas’ October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis, while Israeli military operations have caused over 46,500 Palestinian deaths.
