UN Welcomes Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal in Gaza Set for January 19, Brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and USA

Jan 15, 2025, 07:26 PM

A ceasefire and hostage release deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Guterres welcomed the agreement and commended the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and the United States—for their efforts in brokering the deal. He emphasized the importance of all parties upholding their commitments to ensure the full implementation of the agreement. The ceasefire is set to begin on January 19, and it includes a prisoner and hostage exchange. Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, to discuss preparations for the hostage transfer.