Israel approved the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza Strip

His government endorsed the truce agreement in which it envisions the release of Hamas hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office announced. The Israeli cabinet meeting to ratify the Gaza Strip truce lasted more than six hours and ended in the early morning hours of Saturday (18/01/2025). CORVERSE “The government approved the hostage release plan,” says the announcement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, adding that the agreement “will enter into force on Sunday 19 January 2025”. As Israeli media broadcast, the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip was approved by 24 votes in favour of eight against. The agreed truce, to which hardcore members of the government coalition opposed, initially foresees a ceasefire for a six-week period, beginning Sunday.