On January 18th, the Israeli Defense Forces released a statement at noon local time stating that they are preparing to implement the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement approved by the Israeli government the previous evening. As part of the agreement, the Israeli Defense Forces’ subordinate forces will carry out specific action plans on the battlefield at relevant time points and prepare to welcome the release of personnel by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The statement emphasizes that the Israel Defense Forces will continue to take action to ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens, especially those in communities near the Gaza Strip.
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