Cease-Fire Deal Reached, Hostage Release Expected Sunday: Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli leader has instructed his security cabinet to meet later Friday.
Cease-Fire Deal Reached, Hostage Release Expected Sunday: Netanyahu
Supporters and family members of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, protest ahead of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 16, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem
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A cease-fire deal has been reached by Israeli and Hamas officials, which includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Friday.

The Israeli leader was informed by his negotiating team about the agreement on Friday, his office said in a statement. Netanyahu has instructed his Security Cabinet to convene, with the government expected to approve the deal after the cabinet meeting, it said.