Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza Approved with Hostage Release Terms
January 18, 2025
The Israeli government approved the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which includes the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, January 19, 2025, for an initial period of six weeks. Daily, 600 trucks of humanitarian aid will enter the Gaza Strip. Negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire will begin after 16 days.