Hamas has announced that it has successfully removed the obstacles hindering the comprehensive ceasefire agreement with Israel. In a statement released on January 17, the Palestinian group confirmed that issues stemming from what it described as “the occupation’s failure to abide by the terms of the ceasefire agreement” were resolved earlier that day. While Hamas refrained from providing specific details about the nature of these obstacles, it emphasized that its efforts were geared toward achieving a “national exchange deal” involving all Palestinian factions and people.

The breakthrough, according to Hamas, was facilitated by the “generous efforts of the mediators,” though the statement did not explicitly identify which nations played a role. However, Qatar and Egypt, both of whom have been key players in mediating the Israel-Palestine conflict, are widely believed to have been instrumental in the negotiations.

The agreement, announced on January 15, marks an attempt to end a 15-month conflict between Hamas and Israel. The violence in Gaza during this period has been devastating, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 Israelis and approximately 46,000 Palestinians. The ceasefire deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is structured into three phases.

In the first phase, which is scheduled to last 42 days, Hamas has committed to releasing 33 hostages, including children, wounded........

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