Sun Jan 19 12:00:43 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect: Palestinians Await Next Steps
**GAZA CITY, January 19** – A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict, went into effect today. The deal, details of which remain scarce, marks a significant turning point in the protracted war that has devastated Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid, reporting from within Gaza City, highlights the cautious optimism amongst Palestinians as they await the implementation of the agreement’s terms and its long-term impact on their lives. While the initial phase of the ceasefire began today, the specifics of subsequent stages and the overall durability of the peace remain uncertain. The focus now shifts to the implementation of the agreement and the efforts to rebuild Gaza after extensive damage inflicted during the conflict.
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