Hostage release delayed a day in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Published January 17, 2025 1:59am ET



Israel’s security Cabinet and the terrorist group Hamas have reportedly ironed out the details that had stalled the implementation of a ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that the Cabinet would meet on Friday to approve the deal, which would begin the release of hostages.

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal for the release of the hostages,” a post from the Prime Minister of Israel X account read.

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