Gaza-based Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday, 19 January 2025 said that it has handed over the list of hostages to Israel as part of the Israel-Hamas, Gaza ceasefire. Earlier in the day, Israel had said that it will not initiate the decided ceasefire to stop all military campaigns in Gaza Strip since it did nt receive any list of hostages that Hamas was supposed to hand over to the Israeli authorities.

The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire. Rear Adm.

Thousands of Palestinians burst into the streets across Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, some in celebration, others to visit the graves of relatives, while many rushed back to their homes.