Gaza ceasefire delayed, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu insists on Hamas releasing hostage list

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The ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, goals to finish the 15-month battle that has devastated Gaza and reshaped West Asia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a deliberate Gaza ceasefire till Hamas supplies a list of hostages to be launched. The ceasefire was set to start at 6:30 GMT on Sunday, however Netanyahu’s workplace introduced the delay simply an hour earlier than the deadline, reported Reuters.

Hamas had earlier affirmed its dedication to the deal, attributing the delay to “technical field reasons.” The ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, goals to finish the 15-month battle that has devastated Gaza and reshaped West Asia.

The settlement features a three-stage plan. In the primary section, 33 hostages—ladies, youngsters, and the aged—shall be freed in change for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. This preliminary change consists of three feminine hostages set to be launched later on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army has begun withdrawing from components of Gaza. However, residents have been warned to not transfer till official clearance is given.

The battle has left over 47,000 Palestinians and a whole lot of Israeli troopers useless, with Gaza diminished to rubble. The ceasefire affords an opportunity for displaced Palestinians to return residence and for some hostages to reunite with their households.

Despite the settlement, challenges stay. Israeli hardliners demand continued army motion towards Hamas, whereas worldwide criticism mounts over the destruction in Gaza. Questions about Gaza’s long-term future and the rebuilding course of stay unresolved.

The conflict has additionally had regional impacts, weakening Iran-backed teams like Hezbollah however isolating Israel diplomatically. Netanyahu now faces mounting stress at residence and overseas because the ceasefire’s implementation unfolds.