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Hostages’ families ‘filled with trepidation’ ahead of ceasefire deal
The deal is expected to come into force at 6.30am GMT.
David Lammy congratulates Qatari PM on Gaza ceasefire deal
The ceasefire is expected to come into force on Sunday morning.
Israel’s security cabinet convenes over deal to release hostages and pause war
If the cabinet approves the deal, it will then go back to the Israeli government for final approval ahead of a possible ceasefire starting on Sunday.
Netanyahu postpones vote on ceasefire blaming Hamas for last-minute dispute
The deal, negotiated by the US and Qatar, would have seen the ceasefire commence on Sunday.
Starmer welcomes ‘overdue’ Gaza ceasefire and mourns Britons lost in conflict
The UK Prime Minister said Britain would join its allies in continuing work to ‘break the cycle of violence and secure long-term peace.’
Taoiseach Simon Harris welcomes Gaza ceasefire after ’15 months of destruction’
Simon Harris said he hoped the deal will now receive the formal approval of the Israeli government.
Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire to pause Gaza war and release some hostages
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate an end to the war.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release – officials
The announcement came as Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 18 people, including six women and four children.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 18 as hopes rise for ceasefire and hostage release
Two strikes in Deir al-Balah killed two women and their four children, and another 12 people were killed in two strikes in Khan Younis.
‘Progress made’ in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release
Israeli and Hamas negotiators will now take a proposed deal back to their leaders for final approval, the person said.