Israel-Hamas War to End After 15 Months: Terms of Agreement Revealed

Gaza (The Uttam Hindu): The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip may now stop. According to the information, an agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas regarding ceasefire. With the announcement of the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, the devastating war that has been going on for 15 months in Gaza may now end. Let us tell you that under this deal, Israeli hostages will also be released who were taken hostage by Hamas in October 2024 and are hidden in Gaza. But on what terms have Israel and Hamas agreed? When will this agreement start? How will those hostages be released who are in Hamas' captivity? Let us know the answers to all these questions in our explainer…

When will the ceasefire happen?

According to the information, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will come into effect from Sunday, January 19. Talks were going on for several weeks regarding this in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This agreement was announced on Wednesday night. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has said that he hopes that the details of the agreement will be finalized soon.

What are the terms of the agreement?

The agreement between Israel and Hamas includes the phased release of hostages by Hamas, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and allowing thousands of displaced people in Gaza to return. Under the agreement, much-needed humanitarian aid will also be delivered to the Gaza region.

When and how will the hostages be released

The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be for a total of 42 days. Hamas' condition is that in the first phase of the ceasefire deal, the Israeli army will move 700 meters back from the Gaza border to its territory. Hamas can release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire deal, which includes 5 women. On the other hand, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for this. 15 days after this, Hamas will release the rest of the hostages. Meanwhile, both sides will discuss about a permanent ceasefire.