Ratification comes after delay led to fears that deal would come unstuck. It now passes to full cabinet for signoffMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire deal to exchange dozens of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli jails and pause the 15-month war for an initial six weeks.The approval came after an unexpected delay that sparked fears that last-minute disagreements between Israel and Hamas might scuttle the agreement. Far-right members of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government also threatened to derail months of work to end the conflict. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/17/israel-security-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-agreement
Author : Lorenzo Tondo and Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem
Publish date : 2025-01-17 14:42:00
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Israel security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire agreement
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