“Israel announced a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip Israel announced the beginning of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip at 11:15 local time. This comes after Hamas handed over a list of three female hostages to be released today.”, — write on: unn.ua
After handing over a list of hostages to be released today, Israel announced that the ceasefire would take effect at 11:15 a.m. local time.
The first phase of the truce was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., but was delayed due to a delay by Hamas in handing over a list of three female hostages to be released this afternoon.
Earlier
A Hamas spokesman was reported to have said today, January 19, that the terrorist group has sent Israel a list of hostages it plans to release today.
In turn, an Israeli official told the public broadcaster “Kan” that Hamas had given mediators the names of three women who should be released today.