ZAHAL Begins Preparatory Work for Receiving Hostages from Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces' preparatory activities for the return of hostages are called 'Wings of Freedom.' This was stated in a report by the army's press service, according to TASS.

Earlier, the Al-Qahira al-Ikhbariya television channel, citing its source, claimed that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement regarding the release of hostages and the introduction of a ceasefire in Gaza. No official announcement regarding the deal has been made yet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office revealed that there are still some unresolved issues in the negotiations that the Israeli side hoped to resolve overnight. Earlier, Kan, the state television channel, reported that a meeting of the Israeli security cabinet is scheduled for the morning of January 16 to approve the agreement.