What has Netanyahu won and lost by agreeing to Israel-Gaza ceasefire? Israeli PM may lose influential supporters but could still rework his alliances and survive politically. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoided, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Countdown to Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages begins SPECIAL REPORT: ‘No one should be left behind’ declare families of Israeli hostages to Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, as Netanyahu’s government finally approves historic Gaza truce – with the first captives expected to be set free by Hamas on Sunday The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Who are the 33 Israeli hostages set to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire? Hamas will gradually release 33 Israeli hostages during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, starting on Sunday The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Watch: Israelis gather in Hostage Square as security cabinet approves ceasefire deal Watch again as Israelis gathered in Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, on Friday, 17 January, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war-time security cabinet approved a long-awaited ceasefire deal with Hamas. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu Receives American Backing For Future Talks With Hamas Israeli PM Netanyahu receives US support for potential military action if Hamas disrupts ceasefire. Negotiations for peace in the region continue. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
Gaza ceasefire won’t last without political process, analysts warn Israeli government has repeatedly sought to back out of truces, and this time could be no different, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire deal with Hamas Agreement earlier approved by the security cabinet will pause 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
First Thing: Israeli security cabinet meets to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has said the release of hostages will begin on Sunday if the deal passes. Plus, test flight by Elon Musk’s SpaceX ends in failure The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Israel's security Cabinet meets to vote on a ceasefire to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages Israel’s security Cabinet has convened to vote on a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Israel security team to discuss Gaza ceasefire as airstrikes continue Netanyahu’s office says cabinet will convene on Friday amid concerns the delay could slow start of truce The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Middle East latest: Israeli security cabinet meets to decide on ceasefire deal Israel’s security cabinet is convening to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
ICC prosecutor sees ‘no real effort’ by Israel to probe alleged Gaza crimes Karim Khan’s defence of Gaza war crimes allegations against Netanyahu comes amid delays over ceasefire ratification. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Journalists forcibly removed from press conference after challenging US Gaza policy A PALESTINIAN journalist was forcibly removed from a state department press conference after questioning Secretary of State Antony Blinken on… The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 ‘You have to have hope’: Australia’s Jewish community welcome ceasefire deal, balancing excitement and apprehension Community members awaiting return of hostages grapple with the fallout of the brutal conflict
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025 Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Israel approves deal to free hostages in exchange for prisoners Ceasefire set to start on Sunday when first hostages are expected to be released
Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025 Israel’s national security minister threatens to resign over ceasefire Itamar Ben-Gvir and his far-right party threaten to leave government over Gaza ceasefire deal.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 Afternoon Update: Gaza hostage deal reached; antisemitic attack in Sydney; and tributes flow for director David Lynch US secretary of state Antony Blinken expects deal for release of hostages as part of a Gaza ceasefire to come into effect on Sunday
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 President Biden Condemns Killing Of Civilians In Gaza Conflict President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss Gaza conflict, emphasizing civilian protection and political challenges.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 Israel ratifies ceasefire deal despite opposition from some hardliners – as it happened Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said agreement ratified after meeting that lasted more than six hours amid bitter opposition by some cabinet hardliners
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Israeli Opposition Urges Ceasefire Implementation Amid Political Tensions Israeli opposition leader urges PM Netanyahu to prioritize ceasefire and hostage deal despite internal political tensions.
Dynamite News · Jan 17, 2025 Israel's cabinet postpones key vote to Gaza ceasefire to January 18 Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Israeli Cabinet To Meet On Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized If approved by Israel's cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalized.
Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025 Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American anger with Biden Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday.
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025 Israel-Hamas deal shows limits of US influence – and the unpredictable impact of Trump A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very confident this is moving forward.”