Netanyahu: Hostage List Required Before Ceasefire
January 18, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will not implement the ceasefire in Gaza until it receives the list of hostages to be released by Hamas. He stated that Hamas is responsible for the delay and that Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. The exchange of hostages has been outlined in the agreement, with Egypt and other countries mediating. The ceasefire is set to begin on Sunday, January 19, local time.