BlockBeats news, on January 16, according to Reuters, an informed official stated that Israel and Hamas have officially reached a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, which will take effect on January 19.
The agreement outlines a six-week preliminary ceasefire phase, which includes arrangements for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from central Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza. During this phase, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages, including all women (both soldiers and civilians), children, and men over the age of 50.
Israel has stated that it will release all Palestinian women and children under the age of 19 detained since October 7, 2023, before the end of the first phase. Negotiations for the second phase of the agreement will begin on the 16th day after the start of the first phase, and are expected to include the release of all remaining hostages, which will cover Israeli male soldiers, the achievement of a permanent ceasefire, and the complete withdrawal of Israeli soldiers.
The third phase is expected to include the return of all remaining bodies and the commencement of reconstruction work in Gaza under the supervision of Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations. (Jin Ten)