Israeli government approves Hamas hostage release cease-fire deal

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The Israeli government on Friday approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas that will see the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian group after more than seven hours of debate, local media reported.

Twenty-four Cabinet ministers voted in favor of the agreement while eight ministers voted against it during the poll held at 1 a.m. Saturday local time, according to multiple Israeli reports.

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