RT News - January 16 2025 (17:00 MSK)

Hamas denies Israel's claim it's backtracking on the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, after Netanyahu's cabinet suspends a meeting that was supposed to approve it, sparking concerns the Prime Minister wants to keep the war going as a means to stay in office. Dozens of Palestinians - including children - are killed in IDF strikes on Gaza, as crowds across the enclave celebrate the ceasefire due to start on Sunday. As Gaza celebrates, another Palestinian territory - the West Bank - comes under fresh fire. Locals are left burying their dead. That's as South Africa says it will continue to seek justice for Gaza through the international court system. The country's Deputy President told RT that Pretoria cannot turn a blind eye to the Palestinians' plight.