Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46am on 18 Jan 2025,Saturday International
Israel's government has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, starting January 19, 2025. The agreement ensures the release of 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza, exchanged for 95 Palestinian prisoners. The six-week truce allows displaced Palestinians to return, facilitates aid delivery, and mandates Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza’s densely populated areas. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the deal aligns with war objectives. Despite internal political opposition, the agreement aims to ensure "sustainable calm" and Gaza reconstruction. Mediators include Qatar, Egypt, and the US. Egypt confirmed 600 daily aid trucks entering Gaza. The conflict has caused over 46,870 deaths in Gaza.
