JERUSALEM (Jan 17): Israel’s security cabinet approved in a vote today a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend, the prime minister’s office said. The agreement, which must now go to the full cabinet for a final green light, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. It wouldRead More

Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start. In the early hours of Saturday after meeting for more than six hours,…

Israel's security cabinet previously recommended that the deal be approved earlier on Friday, with the truce likely to start on Sunday.

The Israeli security Cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return agreement, ahead of a full Cabinet meeting expected later Friday, according to a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office. Despite some uncertainty over the timing of the final Cabinet...

The Israeli PM confirmed on Friday a ceasefire and hostage deal would go ahead.

Israeli prime minister had convened a security cabinet meeting for Friday to hold a vote on the deal

Justice for Palestine welcomes the news of a staged ceasefire towards an end to Israel’s brutal war on Gaza, while emphasising that true peace requires justice and accountability for the Palestinian people. We remain cautious amidst ongoing bombardment and threats from Israeli ministers to block the agreement.

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.

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.

After initial celebrations, challenges will be enormous as the terms of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire progress.

Palestinian government, under Abbas, prepares to take full responsibility in Gaza, amid Hamas-PA power struggle and international involvement.

Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet and then the government to approve the ceasefire agreement.

Security experts analyzing the deal brokered between Israel and Hamas argue it was a 'bad deal' as it could pose security risks for Israel but one that needed to be done to return the hostages.

The agreement follows a lengthy late-night debate in Jerusalem.

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

The Palestinian presidency reiterated the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Why would Trump, who has built his reputation on peace through strength, be pressuring Israel into such an agreement? It doesn’t align with his previous declarations.

GENEVA (17 January 2025) – UN experts* today urged all parties to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, deliver justice and humanitarian aid, and ensure Palestinian self-determination, expressing hope that a sustainable truce will end immense suffering and loss of life in the besieged and devastated Gaza strip, across the occupied Palestinian territory and in Israel.

JERUSALEM: Israel's Cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Jan

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: The Israeli security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday (Jan 17), paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 m

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