Day 471 - Under ceasefire, Hamas steps out of shadows as IDF looks on

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Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host
Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.


The ceasefire between Israel and the terror groups led by Hamas
in the Gaza Strip came into effect at 11:15 am after Hamas
finally submitted the names of the three hostages set to be
released this evening, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron
Steinbrecher. Fabian discusses what preparations are being made
to receive the women.


The body of soldier Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed and
captured by Hamas in 2014, was returned to Israel recently. We
hear what we know about the military operation that finally
closed one family’s saga, even as Israelis await dozens more
hostages.


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ongoing live blog.


Discussed articles include:


Hours before Gaza ceasefire set to start, PM stresses
right to resume war after ‘pause’


With doctors and therapists: Army completes preparations
to receive hostages


High Court rejects bereaved families’ petition against
release of terrorists


Body of soldier Oron Shaul, killed and captured by Hamas
in 2014, recovered from Gaza


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IMAGE: Armed Hamas operatives parade in southern Gaza's Rafah
after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect on January 19,
2025 (Screen grab/Al-Jazeera)


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