Israel-Hamas live updates: Netanyahu warns that ceasefire is temporary
Sunday, 19 January 2025 00:55
What we know
- The long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. local time (1:30 a.m. ET).
- After delays and hours of deliberations, the Israeli government approved the deal just after midnight on Saturday local time.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the ceasefire is temporary and warned Israel would resume fighting if needed, affirming Israel's right to defend itself with U.S. backing.
- Thirty-three Israeli hostages are set to be released from Gaza, including two Israeli Americans.
- In exchange, 737 Palestinian prisoners and 1,167 Palestinians who were arrested in Gaza since the start of the war will be released.
- At least 120 people in Gaza have been killed since the deal was announced on Wednesday, with Palestinian officials saying Israel has intensified its airstrikes ahead of the ceasefire.
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