Sun Jan 19 09:50:41 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Celebrates Ceasefire After Tense Delay
**GAZA CITY, PALESTINE** – A long-awaited ceasefire has come into effect in Gaza, bringing an end to the latest round of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Celebrations erupted across the territory Sunday morning following the announcement, although the truce was delayed by over two hours due to a last-minute dispute.
The disagreement centered on the naming of captives to be released as part of the agreement. Hamas publicly revealed three names earlier Sunday, while the Israeli cabinet, meeting on Saturday in a special Sabbath session, finalized its approval of the deal. Qatar, Egypt, and the United States had brokered the ceasefire agreement more than two days prior.
The delay highlighted the tense negotiations surrounding the prisoner exchange, a key component of the truce. The precise details of the prisoner release remain undisclosed. While the ceasefire is now in effect, the fragile peace remains dependent on full adherence to the terms of the agreement.
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