The deal now needs approval from the government before it is ratified by Israel. The ceasefire is on track to go into effect on Sunday.
A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, The Israeli cabinet met Friday and voted to approve a deal reached with Hamas.
The deal now needs approval from the government before it is ratified by Israel. The ceasefire is on track to go into effect on Sunday.
“The political-security cabinet discussion began at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem," read a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released on Friday.
"Earlier, an operational security situation assessment was held regarding the implementation of the agreement, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, together with the negotiating team that returned from Doha."
If a deal is reached, Netanyahu's office said that hostages could be released as early as Sunday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister 's office.
“Subject to approval by the Cabinet and the government, and the entry into force of the agreement - the release of the hostages can be realized according to the planned outline, in which the hostages are expected to be released as early as Sunday,” the statement read.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office was informed by the negotiating team that "agreements have been reached on a deal to release the hostages," his office said in a statement.
The hostage families have been informed of the agreement, and preparations are being made for their return, the statement said.
