Israeli Cabinet Votes on Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Latest Updates

Gaza Ceasefire Deal Approval

• 🎯 The Israeli government's full cabinet is expected to approve a US-brokered deal with Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
• ⏳ The approval is anticipated at any moment during an ongoing cabinet meeting.

Deal Framework and Timeline

• 🤝 Under the plan, all hostages, living and dead, will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops.
• ⏰ If approved, the IDF will withdraw to a new deployment line within 24 hours, followed by a 72-hour window for hostage release.
• 📅 20 living hostages are expected to be freed as a group on Sunday or Monday, with dead hostages potentially taking longer.

International Involvement and Reactions

• 🇺🇸 President Trump announced the deal and celebrated its progress during his own cabinet meeting.
• 🌍 The deal represents a significant and unexpected shift in the Middle East situation, with hopes for peace.
• 🗣️ Secretary of State mentioned the agreement began to fall into place during the UN General Assembly meeting with a coalition of Arab countries.

Hostage Families' Perspectives

• 🙏 Rot Cooper's mother was released in a previous ceasefire, but his father was killed in captivity; he is cautiously optimistic about the new deal.
• 🕊️ Cooper expressed hope for soldiers' return and a better future.

Context of the Conflict

• ⚔️ Hamas kidnapped 251 people and killed 1,200 during an invasion of Israel two years ago.
• 💔 Israel's war in Gaza has resulted in 67,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gazin Health Ministry.

Humanitarian Aid and Future Steps

• 🚚 The deal requires Israel to withdraw troops, free Palestinian detainees, and increase humanitarian aid into Gaza.
• 💰 Wealthy countries in the region are expected to contribute financially to improve conditions in Gaza.
• 🇮🇱 US special envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Trump has been invited to speak to the Knesset.