Hamas and Israel reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday. is expected This includes the release of dozens of hostages. According to Associated PressHamas and Israeli officials held talks mediated by the Qatari prime minister and reached a cease-fire agreement.
According to reports Christian News Breakingthe transaction is break up The operation was carried out in three stages over 42 days, beginning with the release of 33 hostages, women, children, the elderly, and injured civilians. The targets of the exchange are hundreds of Palestinian women and children held in Israeli custody.
The releases also include terrorists serving life sentences in Israeli prisons, with the exception of those who took part in the October 7 massacre in Israel in 2023.
The second phase will begin on the 16th day, with further negotiations on the release of more hostages and the withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza. All hostages will be released by the end of the third phase, after which the IDF will fully withdraw from Gaza.
According to CBN Newssome Israelis expressed concern about the three-tier structure of the agreement and that it would allow the release of thousands of bleeding terrorists.
President-elect Donald Trump celebrated the agreement in a post on his Truth Social platform.
“We've made a deal with the hostages in the Middle East. They'll be freed soon. Thank you!” Trump I wrote.
There is a deal when it comes to hostages in the Middle East. It will be released soon. thank you!
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— Posts from Donald J. Trump's Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 15, 2025
in follow up postPresident Trump announces ceasefire agreement happened For victory in the 2024 elections.
“We've accomplished a lot without being in the White House,” he said. “Imagine all the great things that will happen when I return to the White House and my administration is fully confirmed.So They will be able to bring another victory to the United States! ”
This EPIC ceasefire agreement demonstrates to the world that our administration seeks peace and will negotiate agreements that ensure the safety of all Americans and allies, and is the result of a historic victory in November. It could only be realized as. I'm excited as an American and…
— Posts from Donald J. Trump's Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 15, 2025
playing cards was forewarned That if a hostage is sacrificed, there will be “retribution in hell” was not released Before the inauguration ceremony on January 20th.
JUST IN – President Trump said “there will be hell” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages by Inauguration Day on January 20th. pic.twitter.com/gtE3njv4xE
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First publication date is January 15, 2025.
