January 17, 2025 09:29am ET
Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal: Israeli cabinet approves deal signed by negotiators
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Friday that the country's cabinet approved a cease-fire and hostage release deal signed by Israel, Hamas, U.S. and Qatari officials.
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Six hospitals in Israel are preparing Friday to receive hostages, a report says.
“Our main concern is the long time... they are probably held in very, very bad conditions, lack of nutrition, lack of hygiene,” Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, the head of the medical directorate at Israel’s health ministry, told the Associated Press.
Around 100 hostages, a mix of civilians and soldiers, remain captive inside Gaza. Under phase one of the ceasefire, 33 hostages are set to be released as early as Sunday.
Dr. Mizrahi also told the AP that staff are preparing to assist people with their mental health.
Israel's military believes at least a third of the remaining hostages -- and up to half of them -- are dead.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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