Contemporary · Middle East · War
2025
Gaza ceasefire begins
January 19, 2025
Israel and Hamas agreed to a phased ceasefire and hostage exchange after fifteen months of war. The pause allowed more aid into Gaza and brought hostages and prisoners home, but it left unresolved the wider political and military terms of the conflict.
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