Israel-Hamas Ceasefire to Begin Sunday

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Historic Agreement Reached

Key Details of the Deal

Initial Steps

Humanitarian Support

Permanent Ceasefire

Rebuilding Gaza

Global Reaction

Devastation in Gaza

Hopes for Lasting Peace

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

15 months of devastating war to pause.

Hostages to be exchanged; humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Historic Agreement Reached

Qatar mediates a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.

Announced by PM Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani on Jan 16.

Key Details of the Deal

Ceasefire begins January 19, 2025.

Focus on humanitarian aid and returning displaced families.

Initial Steps

Hostages held by Hamas, including women and elderly, to be released.

Israel to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Humanitarian Support

Hundreds of aid trucks allowed into Gaza daily.

Vital supplies for over 2.3 million displaced people.

Permanent Ceasefire

Remaining hostages and prisoners to be exchanged.

All Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza.

Rebuilding Gaza

Long-term reconstruction to begin.

Hostage remains to be returned to families.

Global Reaction

Biden: “One of the toughest negotiations ever.”

India welcomes the agreement, hopes for peace.

Devastation in Gaza

2.3 million displaced during the conflict.

Reconstruction to take years.

Hopes for Lasting Peace

Mediators urge both sides to act in good faith.

Ceasefire offers a chance for dialogue and recovery.