Ceasefire in Gaza holds, 4 detainee names to be submitted: Hamas

24/1/2025 16:19

A senior official from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said Thursday that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip is holding despite Israeli violations.



Hamas leader in the West Bank Zaher Jabarin said in statements published on the movement's website that the ceasefire agreement is proceeding "despite some violations" by Israel.



Jabarin did not elaborate on the nature of these violations. However, since the ceasefire took effect last Sunday, five Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza. The Israeli army claimed they were targeting armed individuals posing a threat to its forces.



Jabarin added that, as part of the agreement, Hamas will hand over the names of four Israeli detainees to the mediators on Friday, enabling the Israeli side to submit the names of the Palestinian prisoners set for release, which will include those serving long-term and life sentences, representing all Palestinian factions.



Jabarin also said the agreement includes inspecting vehicles traveling from southern to northern Gaza through the Netzarim axis, with oversight by Egyptian and Qatari monitors.