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Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect Sunday and potentially signalling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.
Live briefing: First hostages to be released starting Sunday under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
The Israeli government has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, clearing the way for the war in Gaza to halt for a 42-day period. It is scheduled to start at 8.30 a.m. Sunday,
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal.
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal.
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal with Hamas
The government vote was delayed by wrangling between Israel and Hamas and by negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right political allies.
Israel's security cabinet recommends approving hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it's approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday.
Who are the American hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israel backs Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, which could start Sunday
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israeli hostages to be released Sunday if cabinet approves ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paved the way for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas pending his cabinet's approval.View on euronews
Israeli hostage family member Sharone Lifschitz responds to ceasefire deal
Sharone Lifschitz, whose father is still held prisoner by Hamas, responds to ceasefire deal that could bring him home.
Israel’s hostage families react to ceasefire deal with relief and fear
They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely ...
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are ...