Qatar Announces Israel-Hamas Ceasefire to Begin Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Gaza

Jan 18, 2025, 08:14 AM

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will commence on Sunday, January 19, at 8:30 a.m. local time (06:30 GMT). The agreement, brokered by Qatar, follows approval from Israel's cabinet and consensus among the involved parties and mediators. An exchange of Israeli and Palestinian detainees is expected to occur after the ceasefire begins. The ministry advised residents in Gaza to exercise caution and await guidance from official sources.