The move followed the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, marking a key step toward ending the two-year conflict.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the outline of the deal, while an Israeli official said the ceasefire was expected to take effect immediately, with military forces to begin withdrawing within 24 hours. The wider agreement, however, leaves open key questions about Hamas’s disarmament and the future governance of Gaza.
