01:52⇢Ninety-Six Hours of Hope
⌨The newspapers report extensively on new details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, set to begin January 19. After 96 hours of negotiations, both sides reached terms for prisoner exchanges and temporary peace (AD, NRC). While celebrations occurred in both Gaza and Israel, some express skepticism (RD). Qatar confirms its role as mediator (Metro), while Trump and Biden both claim credit for the diplomatic breakthrough, with their negotiators playing crucial roles (Volkskrant, RTL).