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Israel will not proceed with Gaza ceasefire until it gets hostage list, says Netanyahu

The sole responsibility lies with Hamas, the Israel PM said in a statement

Published: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 9:23 PM

Updated: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 9:30 PM

Israel will not proceed with the Gaza ceasefire until it receives a list of the 33 hostages who will be released by Hamas in the first phase of the deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday.

"We will not move forward with the agreement until we receive the list of hostages who will be released, as agreed. Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. The sole responsibility lies with Hamas," Netanyahu said in a statement.

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