Israeli security cabinet to finalise Gaza ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM (Jan 17): Israel’s security cabinet was set to meet today to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend. If approved, the agreement would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war and initiate the release of dozens of hostages held in the territory since Hamas’s October 7,Read More
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Israeli security cabinet to finalise ceasefire deal
Israel’s security cabinet was set to meet Friday to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend.
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Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza reached
Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday, January 17, a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached.
Key events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza hostage deal reached, confirms Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli prime minister had convened a security cabinet meeting for Friday to hold a vote on the deal
Air strikes in Gaza crush joy of ceasefire deal
After news of a ceasefire agreement sparked mass rejoicing in Gaza, residents woke up Thursday to columns of smoke, rubble and more deaths following new Israeli air strikes. “We were waiting for the truce and were happy. It was the happiest night since October 7,” said Gaza resident Saeed Alloush, referring to the Hamas attack […]
Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
With his far-right coalition partners opposing an end to the war and threatening to quit, the Israeli prime minister may have to choose: them or the agreement.
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office
JERUSALEM: Israel's security Cabinet was set to meet Friday (Jan 17) after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Net
Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office had said earlier there were last minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire that would pause 15 months of war. Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet later Friday and then the government […]
Israeli air strikes on Gaza crush joy of ceasefire deal
After news of a ceasefire agreement sparked mass rejoicing in Gaza, residents woke up to columns of smoke, rubble and more deaths following new Israeli air strikes.
Hamas denies Israel claim group backtracking on ceasefire
CAIRO: Two Hamas leaders rejected on Thursday (Jan 16) Israeli allegations that the Palestinian militant group was backtracking on elements of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel agrees to Gaza hostage deal, cabinet to meet on Friday, Israeli media say
Cabinet is due to convene on Friday (local time) to approve it, PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office says.
Israeli Cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal after Netanyahu says agreement reached with Hamas
A ceasefire deal has been agreed and officially signed by representatives for Israel and Hamas in Doha, Benjamin Netanyahu has said, a day after he accused Hamas of backtracking on some of the agreed terms.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza leave 72 dead as ceasefire is delayed
Netanyahu said earlier in the day that a last-minute dispute with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
Israel’s security cabinet convenes over deal to release hostages and pause war
If the cabinet approves the deal, it will then go back to the Israeli government for final approval ahead of a possible ceasefire starting on Sunday.
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would resign if Israel ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire after Netanyahu accuses it of backtracking
Hamas said Thursday it is committed to the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the militants of backtracking on parts of the agreement. A statement from Netanyahu’s office said Hamas was trying to “extort last-minute concessions.”...
Israeli cabinet meeting on ceasefire underway after Benjamin Netanyahu says hostage deal finalised
Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet and then the government to approve the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli cabinet meeting on ceasefire deal delayed until tomorrow amid government infighting
The truce would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
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Israeli strikes killed over 80 people and injured around 258 in the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire deal was announced on Wednesday.
Netanyahu's Office Confirms Hostage Release Deal After His Cabinet Delayed Vote To Approve Truce
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirms a deal to release the hostages after he delayed a cabinet vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal.
LiveMiddle East latest: Israeli security cabinet recommends approving ceasefire deal
Israel’s security cabinet has recommended approving a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants.
Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas.
Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal now goes to full Cabinet
Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there.
Accusing Hamas of Backtracking, Netanyahu Refuses to Convene Cabinet Debate on Hostage Deal
, “Negotiations remain ongoing, and no official announcement has been made regarding their outcome or the scheduled cabinet meeting."
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Biden: I First Raised Ceasefire When Israel Hit Hospital Where Hamas Was Hiding
During an interview with MSNBC aired on Thursday's broadcast of "The Last Word," President Joe Biden said that the first time he raised the prospect of a | Clips
Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached
Benjamin Netanyahu has cleared Israel's approval of the deal reached with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages. Earlier, his office said that the deal was facing last minute hiccups and accused Hamas of a last-minute dispute.
Egypt ready to provide all logistical support to Gaza with ceasefire declaration: PM
In a press conference on Thursday, Madbouly stated that Egypt, in collaboration with the international community, will address the urgent needs in the Gaza Strip, including food, fuel, and medical supplies, to help residents overcome this significant crisis.
We are looking at potential to end this war for good: Joe Biden over Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Confirmed by US President Biden and Qatar’s Prime Minister, the deal promises a phased cessation of hostilities in Gaza alongside the exchange of hostages and prisoners
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