Israel’s Ynet News reports that the prime minister has told the Israeli military the ceasefire, set to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time, will “not begin until Israel has the list of released hostages, which Hamas has pledged to provide.” 2/
This comes as Israeli media reports that Hamas has yet to provide the names of the three female captives it is expected to release today. Hamas had previously requested “a week of calm” or a cessation of hostilities to facilitate the release of Israeli captives. 3/
Analysts and local media suggest that the lack of central communication, which is severely hindering logistical planning for Hamas in Gaza, could be behind the delay. 4/
In a Telegram statement, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire terms and explained that the delay in providing the names of the captives to be released in the first phase is due to “technical and field reasons” on the ground. 5/
Hamas confirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement and indicates that the delay in handing over the names that will be released in the first batch is due to technical reasons on the ground. 6/
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🟢Press Statement issued by Hamas
Hamas confirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement and indicates that the delay in handing over the names that will be released in the first batch is due to technical reasons on the ground. 6/
Corresponding to: January 19, 2025
Official Website - Hamas Movement
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