The Israeli security cabinet meeting was held on January 17
Reuters quoted an announcement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office that the country’s security cabinet has proposed that the government ratify the Gaza ceasefire agreement and proceed with the return of hostages.
The all-government meeting held later in the day will make a final decision on the agreement, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said is expected to take effect on January 19, allowing for the first hostages in this round. be released.
Previously, at a press conference in Doha, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the ceasefire would take effect on January 19. He added that negotiators are working with Israel and Hamas on steps to implement the new agreement.
If successfully applied, the ceasefire will stop fighting between Hamas forces and the Israeli army in Gaza. At the same time, the Middle East region is expected to completely reduce hostilities that have escalated in recent times.
On January 17, Israeli fighter jets continued heavy air strikes on the Gaza Strip. The civil emergency agency said at least 101 Palestinians, including 58 women and children, have died since the ceasefire and hostage return agreement was announced on January 15.
Within 24 hours until January 17, 88 people died in Gaza, according to data from Gaza health authorities.
According to the latest statistics, Gaza health authorities recorded at least 46,876 Palestinians killed and 110,642 injured from October 7, 2023 to present.
