Israel security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire agreement

Ratification comes after delay led to fears that deal would come unstuck. It now passes to full cabinet for signoffMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire deal to exchange dozens of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli jails and pause the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks.The approval came after an unexpected delay that sparked fears that last-minute disagreements between Israel and Hamas might scuttle the agreement. Far-right members of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government also threatened to derail months of work to end the conflict. Continue reading...

Jan 17, 2025 - 15:55
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Israel security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire agreement

Ratification comes after delay led to fears that deal would come unstuck. It now passes to full cabinet for signoff

Israel’s security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire deal to exchange dozens of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli jails and pause the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks.

The approval came after an unexpected delay that sparked fears that last-minute disagreements between Israel and Hamas might scuttle the agreement. Far-right members of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government also threatened to derail months of work to end the conflict. Continue reading...

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