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Sunday, January 19, 2025
IDF: Hamas not abiding by hostage-ceasefire deal, military will continue to strike Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a press conference says the military is continuing to strike in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas is not abiding by the ceasefire agreement.
“As of this morning, Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations, and contrary to the agreement has not given Israel the names of the hostages [set for release today],” he says.
“Per the directive of the prime minister, the ceasefire will not take effect as long as Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations. The IDF is continuing to strike now in Gaza, as long as Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations to the deal,” Hagari says.