Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins as Hostage Release Deal Takes Shape

The agreement includes the phased release of 33 Israeli hostages and over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, with concerns over its fragility and implementation.

• The six-week ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday, with the first phase involving the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.
• Concerns persist about the viability of the deal, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a potential resumption of hostilities if conditions are not met or if the agreement falters.
• The identities of the hostages to be released remain uncertain, with families anxiously awaiting confirmation of their loved ones' survival after 15 months of captivity.
• The ceasefire deal, brokered by Qatar and the US, allows for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, where over 46,000 Palestinians have died, and widespread destruction has left much of the population homeless and in dire need.
• Political tensions in Israel have intensified, with far-right ministers opposing the deal and threatening to resign, while Netanyahu faces mounting pressure to deliver on the release of all hostages.

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