Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 17 Jan 2025,Friday International
Israel's security cabinet has recommended approving a Gaza ceasefire deal, with a government vote pending. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated hostages held since the October 7 Hamas attacks could begin returning on Sunday. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue, with 113 Palestinians killed since the deal's announcement, per Gaza's civil defense agency. Over 46,000 Palestinians have died in Israel's Gaza offensive, according to Hamas-run health authorities. Israel's health ministry is preparing for released hostages' immediate care, emphasizing psychological and social support. The ceasefire remains uncertain, as challenges persist, per reports from Jerusalem.
