It has been reported that an agreement has been reached in the ongoing prisoner exchange talks mediated by the USA, Qatar, and Egypt, which includes a ceasefire in Gaza. After the agreement was reached, Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Al Sani stepped in front of the cameras and announced that the ceasefire would begin on January 19. ISRAEL'S STATEMENT THAT COULD UNDERMINE THE CEASEFIREA striking statement has come from Israel regarding the agreement that has garnered global attention. In a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, it was said, "The Israeli Cabinet will not convene until the mediators inform Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." HAMAS' QUICK RESPONSEFollowing the statements from the Israeli side, Hamas provided a quick response. In a statement from Hamas, it was said, "We are committed to the agreement announced by the mediators." HEAVY TOLLSince the start of the Israeli attacks following Hamas's launch of the Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, approximately 44,930 Palestinians have died, including 17,492 children and 11,979 women, and 106,624 people have been injured.
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