Ceasefire in Gaza to Take Effect from Sunday, Withdrawal of Israeli Forces from Populated Areas, Hostages to be Released

Ceasefire in Gaza to Take Effect from Sunday, Withdrawal of Israeli Forces from Populated Areas, Hostages to be Released

The ceasefire in Gaza will take effect from Sunday, January 19, according to the Prime Minister of Qatar. He shared this information during a press conference, adding that discussions with Israel and Hamas regarding the implementation of the agreement are ongoing.

The Israeli military has announced preparations for an operation named "Wings of Freedom," aimed at returning the captives.

U.S. President Joe Biden, in a statement from the White House, confirmed the details of the ceasefire agreement. He stated that the first phase will last for six weeks, including a "full and complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza, and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas, including women, the elderly, and the wounded."