Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that mediators say will take effect on Sunday, January 19.
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00:00Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that mediators say will take effect
00:06on Sunday, January 19.
00:08The ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the US, involves a six-week truce and the
00:13gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
00:15In return, hostages held by Hamas would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
00:19held by Israel.
00:21But despite celebrations in Gaza and Israel, Palestine residents and officials say Israel's
00:26military escalated attacks, killing at least 70 people in Gaza.
00:31Residents say strikes continued on early Thursday, destroying homes in Rafah, Nusirat and northern
00:35Gaza.
00:36Israel's military did not immediately comment, and there are no reports of Hamas attacks
00:40on Israel after the ceasefire announcement.