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Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said agreement ratified after meeting that lasted more than six hours amid bitter opposition by some cabinet hardliners

Israel's defense ministry and military are prepared to offer emotional support and mental health care to released hostages and their families, emphasizing ...

Israeli opposition leader urges PM Netanyahu to prioritize ceasefire and hostage deal despite internal political tensions.

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...

President Biden involved Trump's national security team in Israel-Hamas ceasefire discussions for a seamless transition.

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.

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.”

Egypt’s chief diplomat is calling on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.”