Israel and Hamas Agree on Ceasefire and Hostage Release

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-18T12:08:49.077375+05:30

- Israel's Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, set to begin on Sunday, ending a 15-month conflict in Gaza. The agreement includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and 100 Palestinian prisoners. - The ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., will be executed in three phases, with humanitarian aid entering Gaza and Israeli military pulling back from populated areas. - The second phase aims for a permanent end to the war, while the third phase focuses on Gaza's reconstruction and the return of remaining hostages' bodies. Source: [Outlook](https://www.outlookindia.com/international/west-asia-tensions-israels-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal-set-to-begin-sunday), [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/world/middle-east/israels-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal-what-are-the-next-steps-article-117345329), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/world/hamasisrael-ceasefire-stalled-by-last-minute-snags-us-palestine-11737161418891.html), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/israeli-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-deal-release-of-hostages-to-take-effect-sunday-12913599.html)

Israel's Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, set to begin on Sunday, ending a 15-month conflict in Gaza. The agreement includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and 100 Palestinian prisoners.
The ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., will be executed in three phases, with humanitarian aid entering Gaza and Israeli military pulling back from populated areas.
The second phase aims for a permanent end to the war, while the third phase focuses on Gaza's reconstruction and the return of remaining hostages' bodies.

Source: Outlook, Times Now News, Mint, Moneycontrol