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Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop the 15-month-long war in Gaza. During the ceasefire, Hamas will release Israeli citizens held hostage in Gaza. In return Israel will also release Hamas people. However, an official announcement regarding the ceasefire is yet to be made.
America's newly elected President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Gaza. He said on social media – We have an agreement for hostages in the Middle East. He will be released soon.
According to Al Jazeera's report, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani met representatives of Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, after which the deal was completed.
There is a war going on in Gaza between Israel and Hamas since October 7, 2023. In this, more than 47 thousand people from both sides were killed.
This footage is from October 7, 2023. Hamas fighters attacked during Israel's Nova Festival. After this Israel had declared war.
What will happen next now? Hamas's condition is that in the first phase of the ceasefire deal, the Israeli army will move 700 meters back from the Gaza border into its territory. At present this ceasefire deal is yet to be presented in the Israeli cabinet. The ceasefire deal will be implemented immediately as soon as it is approved there. America's newly elected President Donald Trump said regarding this deal that Hamas will soon release the hostages.
News agency AFP had said in its report on Monday, 'The first phase of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may last for a total of 42 days. In the first phase of the ceasefire deal, Hamas can release 33 hostages, including 5 women. On the other hand, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners in return. After 15 days, Hamas will release the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, both sides will talk about permanent ceasefire.
Deal brokered by Qatar and America This agreement was negotiated in Doha, the capital of Qatar, with the help of Egypt, Qatar and America. Israel was represented by Mossad Chief David Barnia and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar. At the same time, Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Biden's envoy Brett McGurk were present here from the US side.
Palestinian citizens will return to North Gaza According to CNN report, under the ceasefire deal, Israel will allow Palestinian citizens displaced from North Gaza to return. However, for security reasons the presence of Israeli soldiers may remain in this area.
A buffer zone will be created between Gaza and Israel. Both Israel and Hamas have different demands regarding the buffer zone. Israel is demanding a buffer zone of 2 km from the border, while Hamas wants a buffer zone of 300 to 500 meters as before October 2023. On the other hand, Israel has refused to return the dead body of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar under the deal.
5 pictures related to Israel-Hamas war…
Ahmed Yassin Mosque destroyed in Israel's attack on Gaza.
On October 7, 5 thousand rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza. The war has continued since then.
The picture is of Palestinian photojournalist Mohammad Alaloul. He has his child in his lap. The child was killed in an Israeli strike on Al Maghaji refugee camp on 5 November.
Due to lack of space in hospitals, doctors had to make tables for the patients themselves. Due to Israeli attacks, people started crowding the hospitals of Gaza not only for treatment but also to seek shelter.
The picture is of March 13, 2024. A Palestinian girl trying to get food in a crowd during the month of Ramadan.
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