Netanyahu: The war is not over yet, we have a long way to go.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement regarding the ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement expected to come into effect tomorrow in Gaza.

In his statement, Netanyahu claimed that Hamas did not provide them with the names of the first hostages to be released and stated that the ceasefire would not occur 'until the list of hostages to be released reaches them.'

The Israeli Prime Minister said, "We will not proceed with the draft until we receive the list of hostages to be released as agreed. Israel will not tolerate any violation of the agreement." Netanyahu also emphasized, "If we need to continue operations, we will do so in new ways and very powerfully," while also noting, "The war is not over yet. We have a long way to go."

STATEMENT ON BIDEN AND TRUMP

In his statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "The ceasefire agreement was achieved through the cooperation of U.S. President Joe Biden and elected President Donald Trump."

"WE WILL INCREASE OUR MILITARY PRESENCE"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that access to the Philadelphi corridor and the Israeli military presence on the Gaza border is a prerequisite for accepting the agreement, saying, "We will increase our military presence there."

"THE RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH HAMAS"

Netanyahu also stated, "Israel is not violating the ceasefire agreement. The responsibility lies with Hamas," holding Hamas accountable for the current situation.

CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT IN GAZA

The Israeli government approved the agreement following a cabinet meeting that lasted approximately 8 hours. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the ceasefire would come into effect on January 19 at 08:30 (UTC+3 09:30).

In the first phase of the 42-day agreement, the Israeli Air Force will suspend its activities over Gaza for 12 hours on the days when hostages are released and for 10 hours on other days. According to the cabinet decision, which includes the details of the agreement, it is expected that the hostage exchange will take place after 16:00 (UTC+3 17:00) on the first day the agreement comes into effect.

MORE THAN 1900 PALESTINIANS WILL BE RELEASED

According to the decision published by the Israeli government after the cabinet meeting, it is expected that more than 1900 Palestinians will be released under the agreement, including 1167 Gazan residents who were arrested after October 7, 2023, in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages. The agreement includes a condition for the deportation of some Palestinian hostages.

Additionally, Israel will also release all women and children under the age of 19 who have been detained since October 7.

ISRAEL WILL WITHDRAW FROM NETZARIM ON JANUARY 22

According to the agreement, the Israeli army will dismantle the checkpoints in the Netzarim Corridor between the south and north of the Gaza Strip on January 22 and will withdraw from the corridor.

On the 7th day of the agreement, after the release of a total of 7 Israeli hostages, the Israeli army will begin to withdraw from Gaza, and residents of northern Gaza will be able to return to their homes. Israel's complete withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor will occur 50 days after the agreement comes into effect, in the second phase.