Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza deal, full cabinet meeting to follow

Israelis protest a ceasefire deal, in Jerusalem

FILE PHOTO: A person holds an Israeli flag as Israelis block a road while protesting a ceasefire deal that they see as an act of surrender, ahead of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister's office said.

Cabinet is expected to meet at 3.30 p.m. (1330 GMT) to give final ratification to the agreement, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said is expected to take effect on Sunday.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

By Reuters

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