The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange, according to The Associated Press.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that he is "confident" and "fully" expects the agreement between Israel and Hamas to come into effect. According to him, this will happen on January 19, CNN informs.

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

"I loved traveling the world, celebrating life, and going to parties — and then I was kidnapped from a party," the 27-year-old released hostage told crowds at a Nova Music Festival Exhibition event.

Various key coalition members back accord, but finance minister denounces 'dangerous deal,' conditions continued membership in government on full restart of war after truce The post Herzog urges cabinet to support Gaza deal,

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Poland. Meanwhile, Israel made a deal with Hamas. Read more about what happened on Wednesday, January 15. Zelenskyy's visit to Poland Yesterday, January 15,

Despite ongoing disputes over the details of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war, Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed optimism on Thursday that the talks in Qatar would be concluded swiftly. "There are tough negotiations over a very important detail,

Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. View on euronews

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel would withdraw from some areas of Gaza and obtain the return of hostages.

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, thanking him for his partnership and friendship. This was their 12th conversation since she took office. According to a White House readout Harris reaffirmed her “unwavering commitment to the security of Israel.