ABU OBEIDA:

After the agreement was announced, the enemy struck a location holding a captive from the first phase of the deal.

Any aggression or bombing at this stage by the enemy could turn the freedom of a captive into a tragedy.

ABU OBEIDA:

After the agreement was announced, the enemy struck a location holding a captive from the first phase of the deal.

Any aggression or bombing at this stage by the enemy could turn the freedom of a captive into a tragedy. pic.twitter.com/ONrB2HcaOa

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 16, 2025

CHANNEL 14: The main reason for delaying the cabinet meeting is Netanyahu’s concern that Smotrich may leave the government. Netanyahu is seeking a clear commitment from Smotrich to remain in the coalition.

KAN: Disputes over the identity of Palestinian prisoners to be released are close to resolution. Israeli estimates indicate that all disagreements on the agreement are about to be settled.

WFP:

We have 80,000 tons of food waiting outside Gaza, enough to feed over one million people.

We emphasize the need for unrestricted access to those in need in Gaza.

Hundreds of aid trucks enter southern Gaza Strip via Salah al-Din Street. pic.twitter.com/Fw9TshpWe5

— Ihcen 🔻 (@ihcentoo) January 15, 2025

NBC NEWS:

White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby:

Some details remain to be clarified, but reports of the ceasefire agreement collapsing are false.

We are confident the details Netanyahu mentioned will be resolved, and the deal will start Sunday.

Both Biden and Trump share the goal of ending this war and freeing the hostages.

Hamas returned to the table due to isolation after losing its strength, leaders, and Iran’s support.

During Phase 1, both sides must negotiate Phase 2, which will end the war.

The major step toward Phase 2 is fulfilling Phase 1 commitments.

ISRAELI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE:

Israel Katz canceled the appointment of Gaza Division Intelligence Chief for ignoring warnings linked to October 7, 2023.

Katz asked the Chief of Staff not to appoint anyone involved in the October 7 events.

He also requested the army complete investigations into the October 6-7 events by the end of the month.

RELIGIOUS ZIONISM: Despite the desire to bring all captives home, we completely oppose the deal.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The newspaper quoted the families of detainees in Gaza, saying, “Neither Hamas nor Ben Gvir are responsible for delaying the deal; Netanyahu is.”

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery targeted the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza, also reporting injuries from an Israeli strike on a home in Jabaliya town in the northern Gaza Strip.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We managed to seize an advanced Israeli drone before it could carry out offensive operations in northern Gaza.

MAARIV: A Hezbollah rocket explosion injured 10 Israeli soldiers at an Israeli army training base.

RUSSIAN FM: The ministry expressed hope that the ceasefire agreement would bring stable peace to Gaza and help in the return of displaced people and the reconstruction of the area.

GAZA MUNICIPALITY: The damages to municipal infrastructure caused by the Israeli war on Gaza exceed 5 billion dollars. “Our priority, once the ceasefire begins, is to increase water supplies and remove waste.”

KAN: The delay in issuing a statement from Netanyahu’s office regarding the ceasefire deal was due to a crisis with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and efforts to ensure government stability.

Hamas Rejects Netanyahu’s Allegations, Commits to Ceasefire Agreement

REUTERS: Reuters quoted an Israeli official as saying the ceasefire agreement will not be formal until it is approved by the Security Cabinet and the government.

ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESPERSON: Ten soldiers were injured in an ammunition explosion at a training base in southern Israel.

ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESPERSON: Ten soldiers were injured in an ammunition explosion at a training base in southern Israel. pic.twitter.com/Aeca0s6VK5

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 16, 2025

GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: Seventy-one Palestinians have been killed, and over 200 injured in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire was announced.

AL JAZEERA: Several people were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a school sheltering displaced people in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood of southern Gaza.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Iran welcomed the ceasefire agreement, crediting it to the resistance and resilience of the people of Gaza and Palestine.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Fighters from Saraya Al-Quds shelled Israeli forces and vehicles near the grass field in central Jabaliya refugee camp.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Fighters from Saraya Al-Quds shelled Israeli forces and vehicles near the grass field in central Jabaliya refugee camp. pic.twitter.com/PLzEzOQFnw

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 16, 2025

EUROPEAN UNION OFFICIAL: The Mediterranean Commissioner of the European Union said that the EU will work on rebuilding Gaza and its recovery process with international partners, including Gulf states.

MAARIV:

Government sources reported:

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cannot backtrack on the prisoner exchange deal.

His options include securing a majority to support the deal, seeking opposition backing, or calling for elections.

MEDICAL SOURCE TO AL-JAZEERA: Around 50 Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza since this morning.

MEDICAL SOURCE TO AL-JAZEERA: Around 50 Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza since this morning. pic.twitter.com/jjjPHxhGBA

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) January 16, 2025

ANADOLU:

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said:

Supporters and opponents of the exchange deal want the return of the captives and the state’s security.

The dispute should be managed with sincere intentions.

These are critical days, balancing the desire for the hostages’ return against the high price of the deal and its implications for Israel’s future.

AL-JAZEERA: Occupation forces have started deploying cranes equipped with surveillance cameras in northern Gaza.