Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal with Hamas
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Source: Washington Post
After hours of deliberation, the Israeli government on Friday approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that calls for the cessation of fighting in Gaza and the release of the first three Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as early as Sunday.
A significant increase in humanitarian aid, including as much as 600 trucks of food, tents, medical supplies and fuel per day, is also expected to begin flowing into the devastated enclave on Sunday, humanitarian workers say.
The deal was endorsed earlier Friday by Netanyahu’s inner war cabinet with only Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voting in opposition.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/
What sort of man is Benjamin Netanyahu? The sort of man who would have Ben-Gvir in his cabinet? Answer: Every bit as bad as as Trump
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