Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel’s government has ratified a ceasefire deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
It clears the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza and will lead to Israeli hostages being released.
Israel’s cabinet agreed to the deal early on Friday morning in the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza.
The ceasefire is now due to start 24 hours after that confirmation of Israeli ratification, meaning hostages could be released 72 hours later.
Donald Trump will travel to Egypt on Sunday to possibly attend a signing ceremony.
