Israel’s government has approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, aiming to end the prolonged violence in the Gaza Strip.

There are hopes the ceasefire could eventually bring an end to the bloodiest and most destructive war ever fought between ...

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A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin Sunday morning at 0630 GMT, mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's cabinet ...

Hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are expected to be freed in a ceasefire deal with Israel. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be freed.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners expected to begin Sunday. Follow for live updates.

Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect ...

Israel's security cabinet approved in a vote on Friday a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this ...

Israel’s government voted in favour of the truce after the country’s security cabinet, chaired by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed to the ceasefire and hostage deal earlier on Friday.

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Israel’s Cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal today, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Israel's full cabinet has approved the deal, with 24 ministers voting in favour and eight ministers voting against it.