The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far

If finalized, the deal will go into effect on Jan. 19, starting a six-week cease-fire, the first pause in fighting in 14 months.

Protesters calling for the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip react after a cease-fire and hostage release deal was reached in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Jan. 15, 2025. Amir Levy/Getty Images

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The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far

If finalized, the deal will go into effect on Jan. 19, starting a six-week cease-fire, the first pause in fighting in 14 months.

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By Dan M. Berger

January 16, 2025Updated:January 16, 2025

Israel and the terrorist group Hamas, which have fought for more than 15 months in the Gaza Strip following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, now have a hostages-for-prisoners swap and temporary cease-fire agreement on the table.

If all goes well, it will take effect on Jan. 19, a day before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated and U.S. President Joe Biden leaves office. They each announced the deal on Jan. 15. Trump did so in a social media post and Biden in a public statement and then a White House speech.

The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far

The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far

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