Israel-Hamas ceasefire LIVE: Gaza ceasefire and hostage release to begin soon

January 19, 2025 11:07

Will the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip hold?

The deal, which came into force on Sunday, was reached in talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. If it holds, it would provide a desperately needed relief for Gaza, the tiny strip along the Mediterranean Sea which was relentlessly bombed by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) over the past 15 months in which over 46,000 Palestinians were killed and almost the entire population of the enclave displaced.

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Will the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip hold? | Explained

Israel and Hamas accept ceasefire in Gaza after 15 months of fighting, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S.
January 19, 2025 11:01

Israel army warns Gaza residents against approaching forces, buffer zone

The Israeli army warned Gaza residents not to approach its forces or make any movement towards the buffer zone ahead of a ceasefire taking effect on Sunday.

“We urge you not to head towards the buffer zone or IDF forces for your safety,” military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Telegram. “At this stage, heading towards the buffer zone or moving from south to north via Gaza Valley puts you at risk. Anyone heading towards these areas endangers themselves.” – AFP
January 19, 2025 10:58

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release set to begin; Israeli troops start withdrawing from Rafah

A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to come into effect on Sunday (January 19, 2025) morning with a hostage release to follow hours later, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East.

Israeli forces started withdrawing from areas in Gaza’s Rafah to the Philadelphi corridor along the border between Egypt and Gaza, pro-Hamas media reported early on Sunday.

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Gaza ceasefire and hostage release set to begin; Israeli troops start withdrawing from Rafah

Ceasefire in Gaza to begin Sunday with hostage release, marking possible end to 15-month war.