As a result of Israeli airstrikes, more than 20 people were killed in the Gaza Strip at night. Before the strikes, it was announced that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between Israel and the Palestinian radical movement Hamas, which will enter into force on January 19, the BBC reported, citing the Civil Defense Agency of the Gaza Strip. 12 people were killed as a result of the strikes on one of the residential areas in the city of Gaza. The Israeli military has not yet commented on this incident.
Despite the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, it still needs to be approved by the Israeli cabinet, which is expected to happen on January 16. The BBC reminds that before Israel's cease-fire with the Lebanese "Hezbollah" group came into force, Israel was also carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon. The agreement with Hamas will include 3 stages.
During the first phase, Hamas must release 33 hostages held by it in exchange for dozens of Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
