Israel and Hamas agreed on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages – media

The government of Israel and Hamas have agreed on an agreement that will stop hostilities in the Gaza Strip and lead to the gradual release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. This was reported to CNN by a source familiar with the negotiations UNN.

Under the deal, which has yet to be officially announced, Hamas and its allied militant groups are expected to release 33 hostages taken in Israel during the October 7, 2023, attacks.

In return, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

The publication notes that the agreement will provide the first postponement of the war for the population of the Gaza Strip in more than a year and only the second since the beginning of the Israeli bombings.

Once confirmed, the deal is expected to allow Palestinian civilians to return to the northern Gaza Strip and a massive influx of humanitarian aid to the area, where residents have long faced dire humanitarian conditions.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement in principle on the release of hostages, the details of the agreement are being discussed in Doha15.01.2025, 12:36 • 20113 views