What's in the Gaza ceasefire deal - and what could happen next?
Saturday, 18 January 2025 () A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has come into effect after 15 months of war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and inflamed tensions in the Middle East.
The chairman of the Gevurah Forum, representing families of Israeli soldiers, has condemned the potential Gaza ceasefire deal as a "complete failure" for Israel. Yehoshua Shani, whose son was killed during Hamas’s October 7 operation, accuses PM Netanyahu of succumbing to U.S. pressure and...
In a chilling propaganda display, Hamas handed released hostages bizarre “gift bags” featuring photos of their captivity, a commemorative Gaza photo, and gold-gilded “certificates of release.” The released hostages, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, described the gesture as a “cynical game” aimed at psychological manipulation. Video footage shared by Hamas shows the hostages being escorted through Gaza City by a motorcade of armed, masked terrorists, with crowds mobbing the vehicles. Eventually handed over to the Red Cross, the hostages were transported to safety, marking the first phase of a cease-fire deal.
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15 months of the most intensive fighting ever seen between the IDF and Hamas have reduced vast swathes of Gaza to rubble and rebuilding is expected to take decades.
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The Gaza ceasefire agreement has ignited a political crisis within Israel, as far-right ministers, led by Bezalel Smotrich, threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Smotrich criticized the ceasefire as a "surrender to Hamas" and demanded that Israel continue its military operations in Gaza to defeat Hamas. He warned of the government's collapse unless it resumes military actions and establishes control over Gaza. Smotrich's party, along with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's, has withdrawn from the coalition, heightening tensions. Despite the withdrawals, Netanyahu's government retains a narrow majority in the Knesset. The ongoing conflict has caused significant casualties, and international bodies have issued warrants and rulings against Israeli leaders over actions in Gaza.
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Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners with a powerful display of unity and defiance as the freed individuals reunited with their families. The video footage captures the emotional reunions, with Palestinians greeting their loved ones with tears and cheers in the streets. As part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement, these prisoners were released after years of incarceration. The scenes of celebration highlight the significance of this milestone in the Israel-Hamas conflict, underscoring the high stakes of the larger truce deal.
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Israeli forces fired bullets and tear gas at Palestinian families gathered near Ofer Prison, awaiting the release of prisoners under a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The attack injured seven people and came amid heightened security measures to suppress public gatherings. Families were warned against celebrating or displaying Palestinian flags, with threats of canceling releases. This incident follows Israeli PM Netanyahu's statement reserving the "right" to resume the war on Gaza, which has claimed nearly 47,000 Palestinian lives.
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