The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Netanyahu

Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very confident this is moving forward.”

Egypt’s chief diplomat is calling on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.”

Israeli cabinet members plan to delay vote on cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas, potentially pushing back implementation to Monday.

Israel's Minister of National Security opposes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, risking coalition collapse.

Israeli Likud party minister's resignation threat over Philadelphi corridor withdrawal in ceasefire agreement raises government instability.

Israeli cabinet to convene for ratifying Israel-Hamas agreement. Netanyahu firm on finalizing details before seeking approval.

Israeli cabinet now expected to meet on Friday to sign off truce – after Israel’s PM accuses Hamas of backtracking on agreement

In the wake of the Hamas attack that killed around 1,200 Israelis – with another 250 taken hostage – more than 46,700 Palestinians have been killed, while 1.9 million have been displaced from their homes, Alexander Butler and Tom Watling write

BBC executives have “partly” upheld a complaint about a guest who called Israel a “terrorist state” ...

White House adviser Kirby optimistic about implementing cease-fire and hostage exchange deal despite challenges and Israeli accusations.