Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement in Gaza after 15 months of war

Chijioke Obinna

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement in Gaza after 15 months of war

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza, according to sources from the United States and Qatar, who had already confirmed a rapprochement in the previous days.

More than 46,700 people have died in Gaza as a result of the military offensive launched by Israeli forces following the attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Some 240 people were kidnapped in these attacks, of which nearly one hundred still remain in Gaza. the Strip.

Trump announces agreement to free hostages

The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Wednesday that the Government of Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have reached an agreement for the release of hostages that will be published “shortly.”

“We have an agreement for the hostages in the Middle East. It will be announced shortly,” Trump said in a brief publication on his official profile on Truth Social. For the moment, neither the parties involved nor the governments of the United States or Qatar, the main negotiators, have commented on the matter.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.