10H24 GMT: Ceasefire comes into force in Gaza, after 3 hours of delay
After a three-hour delay, for “technical and logistical reasons” according to Hamas, the ceasefire came into force in Gaza. Obtaining the list of the first Israeli hostages to be released was a prerequisite from Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister.
At the same time, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced his resignation from the government over the ceasefire agreement.
Israel had previously delayed implementing the truce, citing Hamas’s failure to provide a list of hostages. However, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire, stating that the delay in submitting the list was due to technical problems.
Before the ceasefire took effect, Gaza Civil Defense Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said three people had been killed in the north of the Palestinian enclave and five, in Gaza City, while 25 Gazans were injured.
The Egyptian channel “Al-Kahera Al-Akhbariya” reported that 95 aid trucks crossed the Kerem Shalom crossing point, with the ceasefire coming into force, in accordance with the mediators’ schedule.
Furthermore, Hamas demands the withdrawal of Israeli fighter planes and drones from the skies of Gaza.
An internal source at the Qatari television channel “Al-Jazeera” reports that “Hamas demanded from the mediators that all Israeli fighter planes and drones withdraw from Gaza airspace.”
Donald Trump announced that the truce in Gaza, after 471 days of genocide perpetrated by Israel with at least 46,899 Palestinians killed and more than 110,725 injured, must be maintained.
9:45 a.m. GMT: 95 trucks entered the Kerem Shalom crossing point
The Egyptian channel “Al-Kahera Al-Akhbariya” reported that 95 aid trucks crossed the Kerem Shalom crossing point, with the ceasefire coming into force, in accordance with the mediators’ schedule.
9:25 GMT: Hamas demands withdrawal of Israeli fighter jets and drones from Gaza skies
An internal source at the Qatari television channel “Al-Jazeera” reports that “Hamas demanded from the mediators that all Israeli fighter planes and drones withdraw from Gaza airspace.”
8:52 GMT: Hamas announces names of three hostages to be released today, Israeli security minister announces resignation
The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, announce the names of three Israeli hostages who will be released as part of an agreement. Israel confirms it has received the list of hostages to be released today as part of the deal.
At the same time, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced his resignation from the government over the ceasefire agreement.
Israel had previously delayed implementing the truce, citing Hamas’s failure to provide a list of hostages. However, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire, stating that the delay in submitting the list was due to technical problems.
7 a.m. GMT: Israeli army continues attacks on Gaza, spokesperson says
Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli army, has just issued a statement on the ceasefire in Gaza.
“This morning, Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations and, contrary to the agreement, has not given Israel the names of the hostages [qui doivent être libérés aujourd’hui] “, he said.
“In accordance with the Prime Minister’s directives, the ceasefire will not take effect until Hamas fulfills its obligations. The Israeli army continues to strike in Gaza until Hamas fulfills its obligations under the ‘agreement”.
As we reported earlier, Hamas has not yet handed over the list of names of captives it is supposed to free. The Palestinian group attributed this delay to “technical and field” reasons.
7:20 GMT: Houthis say 4 US airstrikes targeted Yemeni capital Sanaa
-The Houthi group in Yemen announced early Sunday that the United States had carried out four airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa.
The Al-Masirah Group media outlet said: “Four US airstrikes targeted the Al-Azraqeen region, north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.”
No details were immediately provided regarding the aftermath of the airstrikes, and the United States did not make an immediate statement on the Houthis’ briefing.
The Houthis have targeted Israeli or Tel Aviv-linked cargo ships in the Red Sea with missiles and drones in a show of support for the Gaza Strip, where nearly 47,000 people have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023.
Since early 2024, a U.S.-led coalition has been carrying out airstrikes it says target Houthi sites in Yemen in response to the group’s attacks in the Red Sea, with occasional retaliation from the Houthis.
7h53 GMT: Gaza rescue workers say eight people killed, 25 injured in Israeli attacks
Israeli artillery bombardments and airstrikes resumed in southern Khan Younis and central Nuseirat despite the start of the ceasefire in Gaza, according to the mediators’ timetable, at 8:30 a.m. local time (06:30 GMT).
Gaza’s civil defense agency said Israeli strikes killed at least eight people and injured dozens after 0630 GMT, the time the ceasefire was supposed to take effect.
Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said three people were killed in northern Gaza and five in Gaza City, while 25 Gazans were injured.
“The Israeli military continues to prepare for defense and attack, and will not allow the security of residents of the State of Israel to be put at risk,” it said in a statement. .
The planned ceasefire – agreed after a year of intensive mediation by Qatar and Egypt – is the first step in a long and fragile process aimed at ending the 15-month-old war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed the army that the truce “will not begin until Israel has in its possession the list of hostages to be released, which Hamas has agreed to provide ”. He had issued a similar warning the night before.
6 h30 GMT: IIsrael announces ceasefire in Gaza will be delayed until list of hostages arrives
Israeli Army Radio reported Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza, which was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time (06:30 GMT), will not begin until the list of hostages to be released has been received.
The delay is due to “technical and logistical reasons,” the Palestinian group Hamas said. The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel follows a genocidal Israeli war against Gaza, ongoing since October 7, 2023, which has killed nearly 47,000 Palestinians, mainly women and children, and injured more than 110 700 more, according to local health authorities.
Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire agreement
Hamas announced on Sunday that the handing over of the names of the hostages from the first group was delayed for “technical and logistical reasons”.
Hamas confirmed on Sunday its adherence to the terms of the ceasefire agreement with Israel.
In a statement, the Palestinian group said it “reaffirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement.”
He noted that “the delay in handing over the names of those to be released under the first ceasefire group is due to technical and logistical reasons.”
The announcement comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect at 8:30 a.m. local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday, after months of genocidal Israeli war against the enclave.
