Gaza ceasefire takes hold after another delay, raising hopes of ending the war
- The first phase of the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire deal has begun after an almost three-hour delay, with Hamas set to release three Israeli hostages later on Sunday.
- Hamas identified the three women as Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, who is the only British national still being held after 15 months of devastating war.
- The first stage will last six weeks, during which 33 of the remaining 98 hostages will be released in return for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
- Netanyahu warned that any ceasefire would be temporary, and that Israel reserved the right to resume the war, with U.S. backing, if it broke down.
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