On January 17th, Israeli Army Radio reported on the 16th that the Israeli government is expected to hold a security cabinet meeting on the 17th to approve the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The government had originally scheduled a security cabinet meeting on the morning of the 16th to vote on the Gaza ceasefire agreement, but the meeting was subsequently postponed. Meanwhile, the Israeli Ministry of Defense also stated on the same day that preparations are being made for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Israeli Defense Minister Katz and Defense Minister General Zamir instructed all departments of the Ministry of Defense to prepare for the implementation of the hostage release agreement and the reception of released individuals. The Israeli Defense Forces’ Engineering and Construction Department, Logistics and Assets Department, and Border Crossing Management Bureau will accelerate their operations and logistical work.
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