{"id":115984,"date":"2025-01-15T20:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=115984"},"modified":"2025-01-15T20:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:54:33","slug":"breaking-israel-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/other-news\/breaking-israel-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal in Gaza"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Israel and Hamas have officially reached a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>The deal is supposed to see all Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists released, and the war stopped.<\/p>\n<p>The ceasefire deal comes after about one year and three months since the war started in October 2023.<\/p>\n<p>It could be recalled that the war started after Hamas terrorists attacked Israelis, killing some and abducting a lot more others.<\/p>\n<p>On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a coordinated attack on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The attack marked the first invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.<\/p>\n<p>The attack, codenamed \u201cOperation Al-Aqsa Flood,\u201d began with a barrage of over 4,300 rockets launched into Israel.<\/p>\n<p>It was followed by vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The attack resulted in significant casualties, with 1,139 people killed, including 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nationals, and 373 members of the security forces.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded at the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, an open-air music festival celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot near kibbutz Re\u2019im.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas militants also infiltrated several Israeli communities, including Kfar Aza, Be\u2019eri, and Nir Oz, killing residents and abducting hostages.<\/p>\n<p>The attack was widely condemned by governments around the world, with many describing it as a terrorist attack.<\/p>\n<p>The Israel-Hamas war, which started in 2023, has resulted in a staggering number of casualties.<\/p>\n<p>As of December 10, 2024, the reported death toll stands at over 46,000 people, with 44,786 Palestinians and 1,706 Israelis killed.<\/p>\n<p>Breakdown of Casualties:<\/p>\n<p>Palestinian Casualties: 44,786, with 80% believed to be civilians<br \/>\nIsraeli Casualties: 1,706, including 815 civilians killed in the October 7 attacks<br \/>\nJournalists and Media Workers: 141-156 killed<br \/>\nHumanitarian Aid Workers: Over 224 killed, including 179 UNRWA employees<\/p>\n<p>The conflict has also resulted in widespread destruction, displacement, and a humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Presently, over 2.2 million displaced people in Gaza are experiencing food insecurity at emergency levels.<\/p>\n<p>The ceasefire deal reached by\u00a0Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been regarded as a welcome development, as it signals an end to the humanitarian crisis witnessed since the war broke out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel and Hamas have officially reached a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza. 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