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First Hamas hostages to be released ‘on Sunday’, Israeli government says

Security cabinet reportedly set to meet this morning to approve the deal

January 16, 2025 16:59
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Women, children, men under 50 and the sick are among the 33 hostages in Gaza expected to return first (Getty)
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The hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas “will begin as planned on Sunday”, the Prime Minister’s Office has said. 

It comes after senior Israeli minister claimed on Thursday that the new ceasefire deal was finally “underway” after the final obstacles to its implementation had been “overcome”.

Aryeh Deri, who chairs the Shas Party, stated that he received the “final announcement” of the agreement.

He told the Times of Israel: “A few minutes ago I received a final announcement that all obstacles have been overcome and the deal is underway.