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US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas would have never been reached without pressure from him and his incoming administration.

Itamar Ben-Gvir and his far-right party threaten to leave government over Gaza ceasefire deal.

John Kirby, President Biden's national security advisor, expresses confidence in the progress of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, with final details being ...

Israeli Prime Minister's office confirms deal with Hamas to release hostages in Gaza. Agreement aims for temporary cessation of hostilities and gradual rel...

Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

If approved by Israel's cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalized.

Here are the stories leading Friday’s newspapers.

Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very confident this is moving forward.”