Gazans celebrated in Gaza City on Sunday, January 19, after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect.The ceasefire, due to take place at 8.30 am on Sunday, was delayed nearly three-hours during which Israeli attacks
killed at least 19 Palestinians.Israeli Defense Forces
said its artillery and aircraft “struck a number of terrorist targets in northern and central Gaza.”Israel
confirmed receiving the names of the three captives to be freed on the first day of the implementation of the agreement.Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were named as the hostages
by Israeli media.The deal stipulates a pause in fighting and the release of the three Israeli captives and about 95 Palestinian prisoners on the first day, Al Jazeera
reported.Footage filmed by Palestinian journalist Mohamed Aljabary showed Civil Defense workers cheering, singing, and marching through the street near Palestine Square in Gaza City. Other Gazans are also seen joining in the celebrations. Credit: Mohamed Aljabary via Storyful