Israel Hamas War: The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip may now stop. According to the information, an agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas regarding ceasefire. The devastating 15-month war in Gaza may now end with the announcement of a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday. Israeli hostages will also be released under this deal. Who was taken hostage by Hamas in October 2024 and is being kept in Gaza, but what conditions have Israel and Hamas agreed upon? When will this contract start? How will the hostages held by Hamas be freed? Let’s find out…
When will there be ceasefire?
According to the information, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will come into effect from Sunday, January 19. This was being discussed for several weeks in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The agreement was announced on Wednesday night. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he expected details of the agreement to be finalized soon.
What are the terms of the contract?
The agreement between Israel and Hamas included the phased release of hostages from Hamas, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and the return of thousands of displaced people to Gaza. Under the agreement, much-needed humanitarian aid will also be delivered to Gaza Strip.
When and how will the hostages be released?
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may last for a total of 42 days. Hamas’s condition is that in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army will move 700 meters back from the Gaza border into its territory. Hamas may release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. In which 5 women are included. In return, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners. After 15 days, Hamas will release the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, both sides will talk about a permanent ceasefire.
Credit terms between Biden and Trump
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are competing to take credit for the ceasefire in Gaza. Both the leaders have called this agreement a victory for their efforts. However, Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump and thanked him. On the other hand, various leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, former US President Barack Obama have welcomed this agreement between Israel and Hamas.
one more hurdle left
Interestingly, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. No official or formal announcement of ceasefire has been made yet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have to get the draft of the ceasefire agreement approved by the Israeli Cabinet. Many supporters of Netanyahu have opposed this deal.
What happened so far in the war?
On October 7, 2023, Hamas infiltrated the Israeli border and carried out a gruesome attack and massacre. 1,200 people were killed in this attack by Hamas. At the same time, Hamas took 250 other Israelis hostage and took them to Gaza. After this, Israel retaliated against Hamas in Gaza. According to Palestinian health officials in Gaza, more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed so far in Israeli strikes. It is estimated that 90 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced. In the middle of the war there was a week-long armistice between the two sides. Meanwhile, Hamas has released more than 100 Israeli hostages.
