Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal

Thursday 16 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 16 Jan 2025, 6:28pm

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of conflict. The agreement includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Despite celebrations in the Palestinian territories, residents reported that Israel intensified airstrikes shortly after the announcement.

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1. RNZThu 16 Jan 2025, 6:46am

   Live: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire in Gaza war, official says (opens in new tab)

   • Donald Trump says he'll use Gaza deal momentum to expand Israel's regional ties (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 7:22am
   • Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire deal (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 11:26am
   • Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 5:45pm
   • What we know about Gaza's emerging ceasefire and hostage release deal (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 6:28pm
2. NZ HeraldThu 16 Jan 2025, 8:10am

   Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Donald Trump’s return is already having a salutary impact on conflicts (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 16 Jan 2025, 8:23am

   Gaza ceasefire deal reached, hostages to be freed (opens in new tab)