Gaza Ceasefire Scheduled to Begin Amid Complex Negotiations
Israel and Hamas reach a temporary agreement as global and regional stakeholders monitor the evolving dynamics.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is set to begin at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, following complex negotiations involving the exchange of hostages for prisoners.
This marks a critical development in the ongoing conflict that has seized international attention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that the ceasefire is a 'temporary' arrangement, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump also expressing his view that it marks only a preliminary phase.
Netanyahu insisted that the Islamic group Hamas must provide the names of the Israeli hostages they intend to release for the process to continue, placing the onus entirely on Hamas to honor the terms of the agreement.
According to Israeli military sources, preparations are complete to receive hostages returning from Gaza.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have set up complexes near the Gaza border, where returning hostages will receive medical and psychological care upon arrival.
Three hostages and about 90 Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released in the first exchange, yet their identities remain undisclosed.
In parallel, Egypt will facilitate the entry of 50 trucks of fuel daily into Gaza once the ceasefire commences.
This is part of broader efforts to address humanitarian needs within the enclave, including plans for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, as stated by the Gaza Electricity Distribution Company.
The terms of the ceasefire also provide for the release of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners by Israel and 33 Israeli hostages by Hamas during the first phase.
This phase is planned to last for six weeks, during which further negotiations are expected to take place to potentially bring the conflict to a close.
Meanwhile, tensions within the Israeli political landscape are high.
Members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party have announced intentions to resign in protest against the ceasefire, criticizing it as 'imprudent.'
Across the border, Hamas has declared its readiness to redeploy its forces across Gaza to ensure adherence to the ceasefire terms.
However, they have highlighted the continuing blockade of Gaza and the need for immediate aid and reconstruction efforts as their current priorities.
The ceasefire's success remains uncertain, with concerns that further hostilities could erupt if negotiations in the second phase falter.
The Israeli military has signaled readiness to resume combat operations should the ceasefire's provisions be violated or the next stage not implemented after the initial 42-day period.
This marks a critical development in the ongoing conflict that has seized international attention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that the ceasefire is a 'temporary' arrangement, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump also expressing his view that it marks only a preliminary phase.
Netanyahu insisted that the Islamic group Hamas must provide the names of the Israeli hostages they intend to release for the process to continue, placing the onus entirely on Hamas to honor the terms of the agreement.
According to Israeli military sources, preparations are complete to receive hostages returning from Gaza.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have set up complexes near the Gaza border, where returning hostages will receive medical and psychological care upon arrival.
Three hostages and about 90 Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released in the first exchange, yet their identities remain undisclosed.
In parallel, Egypt will facilitate the entry of 50 trucks of fuel daily into Gaza once the ceasefire commences.
This is part of broader efforts to address humanitarian needs within the enclave, including plans for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, as stated by the Gaza Electricity Distribution Company.
The terms of the ceasefire also provide for the release of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners by Israel and 33 Israeli hostages by Hamas during the first phase.
This phase is planned to last for six weeks, during which further negotiations are expected to take place to potentially bring the conflict to a close.
Meanwhile, tensions within the Israeli political landscape are high.
Members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party have announced intentions to resign in protest against the ceasefire, criticizing it as 'imprudent.'
Across the border, Hamas has declared its readiness to redeploy its forces across Gaza to ensure adherence to the ceasefire terms.
However, they have highlighted the continuing blockade of Gaza and the need for immediate aid and reconstruction efforts as their current priorities.
The ceasefire's success remains uncertain, with concerns that further hostilities could erupt if negotiations in the second phase falter.
The Israeli military has signaled readiness to resume combat operations should the ceasefire's provisions be violated or the next stage not implemented after the initial 42-day period.
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