[01:31] Gaza ceasefire and hostage release set to begin

A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to come into effect later this morning with a hostage release to follow hours later, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East.

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0119/1491644-gaza-israel-ceasefire/

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[00:34] Israel’s cabinet votes to accept deal for Gaza ceasefire and release of dozens of hostages

Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/israels-cabinet-votes-to-accept-deal-for-gaza-ceasefire-and-release-of-dozens-of-hostages/a557297418.html

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[08:59 PM] Dutch PM Schoof says Israel-Hamas ceasefire "is a huge breakthrough"

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he was pleased by the announcement on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement about a ceasefire after a 15-month conflict in the Gaza Strip.

https://nltimes.nl/2025/01/15/dutch-pm-schoof-says-israel-hamas-ceasefire-huge-breakthrough

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