Israel delayed a cabinet vote on the cease-fire deal in Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement, underscoring the pact’s fragility as mediators worked to ensure the deal’s planned implementation on Sunday.

The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange, according to The Associated Press.

Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. View on euronews

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that he is "confident" and "fully" expects the agreement between Israel and Hamas to come into effect. According to him, this will happen on January 19, CNN informs.

Various key coalition members back accord, but finance minister denounces 'dangerous deal,' conditions continued membership in government on full restart of war after truce The post Herzog urges cabinet to support Gaza deal,

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, thanking him for his partnership and friendship. This was their 12th conversation since she took office. According to a White House readout Harris reaffirmed her “unwavering commitment to the security of Israel.

Despite ongoing disputes over the details of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war, Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed optimism on Thursday that the talks in Qatar would be concluded swiftly. "There are tough negotiations over a very important detail,