Israel’s security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal
Israel's restricted security cabinet voted on Friday in favour of the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced in a statement.
Israel's restricted security cabinet voted on Friday in favour of the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced in a statement.
The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a fragile respite in a volatile region. Brokered through Qatar’s mediation and supported by the United States, the agreement involves the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside the entry of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in a joint statement on Wednesday confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "there has been progress" in efforts to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas, but cautioned that the timeline for reaching an agreement remains unclear.
The announcement to extend the deal was made minutes before the expiry of existing truce.
According to the current deal, Israel will free three Palestinian prisoners for every hostage Hamas releases.
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