Israel-Gaza war

Israel, Hamas begin hostage-prisoner swap as fragile Gaza ceasefire begins

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Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners on January 19, 2025, under a long-awaited Gaza war ceasefire. An initial 42-day truce, brokered by Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators, aims to end more than 15 months of war that has ravaged the Palestinian territory. Under the agreement, a surge of sorely needed humanitarian aid will be heading into Gaza, as Israeli hostages are released in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli custody.
 

January 20, 2025