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Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal


Published on 2025-01-18 15:41:14 - MSN
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  • Israel's full Cabinet was meeting Friday evening on the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

The article discusses ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by international mediators including the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. The proposed agreement includes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners by Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented this deal to his cabinet for discussion, amidst internal political pressures and public demand for the safe return of hostages. The deal aims to provide a brief respite from the conflict, which has seen significant casualties and displacement, with the hope of leading to more sustainable peace talks. However, details of the agreement, including the duration of the ceasefire and the specifics of the hostage exchange, remain under negotiation.

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