Truce in effect as Hamas names hostages to be freed: Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31Israel-Gaza war – live updatesHow will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work?The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has finally come into effect, behind schedule by almost three hours, during which Israeli forces continued to strike Gaza, blaming the militant group’s failure to release the names of the hostages due to be released on Sunday.The ceasefire finally started at 9.15am GMT, after Hamas posted the names of the three hostages on its social media channels. Continue reading...
The main conceptual idea of the text is the fragile beginning of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Key points:
* Delayed truce: The ceasefire, intended to end 15 months of brutal war, was delayed by three hours due to disagreements over hostage releases.
* Hostage exchange: Hamas is releasing three Israeli women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
* Humanitarian aid: Hundreds of aid trucks, including fuel, are entering Gaza to address the needs of its 2.3 million residents.
* Fragility of the deal: Despite the ceasefire, there are concerns about its sustainability due to underlying distrust between both sides.
* Political implications: The ceasefire faces opposition from some Israeli political figures, potentially weakening Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition.
The text highlights the hope for peace while acknowledging the significant challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead.
The main conceptual idea of the text is the fragile beginning of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Key points: * Delayed truce: The ceasefire, intended to end 15 months of brutal war, was delayed by three hours due to disagreements over hostage releases. * Hostage exchange: Hamas is releasing three Israeli women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. * Humanitarian aid: Hundreds of aid trucks, including fuel, are entering Gaza to address the needs of its 2.3 million residents. * Fragility of the deal: Despite the ceasefire, there are concerns about its sustainability due to underlying distrust between both sides. * Political implications: The ceasefire faces opposition from some Israeli political figures, potentially weakening Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. The text highlights the hope for peace while acknowledging the significant challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead.
