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Netanyahu Halts Gaza Ceasefire Until Hamas Provides List of 33 Hostages on Sunday

Jan 18, 2025, 06:16 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will not proceed with a ceasefire in Gaza, set to begin on Sunday, until it receives a list of the 33 hostages to be released by Hamas in the first phase of the agreement. The ceasefire involves the release of hostages and prisoners from both sides, with 98 Israeli hostages to be exchanged for about 1,100 Palestinian prisoners. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement and holds Hamas solely responsible for any breaches. He has also warned that Israel reserves the right to resume hostilities if the agreement is not adhered to in all its phases.