Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Agreement in Effect: A Historic Day in Gaza
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January 19, 2025 05:30
gaza strip - After 470 days of bombings, an agreement between Israel and Hamas brings ceasefire to Gaza, with a prisoner swap set to begin.
Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza
After 470 days of devastation under Israeli bombings, Gaza Strip is set to experience a ceasefire starting at 09:30 GMT this morning. The first Israeli hostage and Palestinian prisoner swap is expected to begin in the evening. The ceasefire comes following months of negotiations between Israel and Hamas, promising a halt in violence in the region...