From Barchart: 2025-01-19 05:57:58

The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began after a delay due to disagreements over the exchange of hostages. Israeli airstrikes killed 13 Palestinians during the delay. Hamas named the first hostages, but Israel has not confirmed. Mediators requested 48 hours of calm before the ceasefire amid ongoing strikes. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, after a Hamas attack killed 1,200 people in Israel.



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