Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect

Three female Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months have been released and brought back to Israel, after a long-awaited ceasefire deal took effect.

Hamas releases first Israeli hostages after Gaza ceasefire takes effect

# Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect
January 19, 2025

First phase of the [Gaza ceasefire](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-deal-set-to-begin-january-19-1305) takes effect with Hamas releasing 3 hostages and Israel releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect

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