Unable to move forward until we receive list of hostages: Netanyahu on deal with Hamas
Israel PM Netanyahu Demands Hostage List Before Ceasefire with Hamas
In Tel Aviv, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the ceasefire deal with Hamas cannot proceed until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. Netanyahu emphasized that any breach of the agreement will not be tolerated. The Israeli government approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with a 24-8 vote. The families of 33 Israeli hostages have been informed about their expected release in the first phase of the ceasefire. However, Israel has not been informed about the condition of these hostages. The identities of those to be released will be provided 24 hours before each release. Beyond the initial 33 hostages, 65 more are held in Gaza, including the bodies of 36 confirmed dead. Talks will continue to focus on the release of remaining hostages and Gaza's future. The deal was signed in Doha, with the US and Qatar mediating the negotiations to end the 15-month war in Gaza.
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Netanyahu
Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel, which means he is the leader of the government in Israel.
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting for a certain period of time, usually to allow for peace talks or to help people in need.
Hamas
Hamas is a group that controls the Gaza Strip, a small area where many Palestinians live. They have been in conflict with Israel for many years.
Hostages
Hostages are people who are captured and held by someone, usually to force others to do something in return for their release.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, a country in the Middle East. Important meetings and agreements sometimes happen there.
Mediated
Mediated means that someone helped two groups talk and try to solve their problems. In this case, the US and Qatar helped Israel and Hamas talk.
Gaza
Gaza is a small region where many Palestinians live. It has been a place of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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