Explosions were seen on Gaza's skyline overnight into Friday (10 October) as Israel’s cabinet approved the “outline” of a peace deal. A brief statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release the hostages. Israeli government officials met on Thursday and confirmed they had approved a hostage release plan around 23:30pm BST. A ceasefire was supposed to start immediately, giving the military 24 hours to complete its withdrawal. A ceasefire came into effect at midday local time (10am BST) on Friday, the Israeli military said, giving Hamas 72 hours to release the hostages still held in the Palestinian enclave.

There were received numerous reports of explosions across the region, the civil defense service of the Palestinian enclave said

All Living Hostages Are Expected to Be Released Within 72 Hours. The Israeli Security Cabinet Has Convened to Approve the Agreement, While the Government Will Meet at 8 P.M.. The…

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says cabinet 'approved the framework' for the release of all of captives.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

The ceasefire will take effect after ratification by Netanyahu’s government, which meets after Thursday’s security cabinet session.

The deal will see the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and raises hopes for peace after two years of war.

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, 8 October, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Wild celebrations erupted in both Gaza and Israel,…

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours

CAIRO: Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key…

The first phase will include a ceasefire, a phased Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages and prisoners, and entry of aid.

Benjamin Netanyahu praised Donald Trump and the Israeli military after Israel’s cabinet met on Thursday (9 October) and confirmed it had approved a hostage release plan around…

Explosions were seen on Gaza's skyline overnight into Friday (10 October) as Israel’s cabinet approved the “outline” of a peace deal. A brief statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s…