Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the government to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It will be put to a vote in the coming days, according to The Times of Israel. In an address to the nation from his office,

A declaration on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip is expected soon. Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has approved the ceasefire agreement, The Times of Israel reports. Officials in Jerusalem have informed Israeli media that the agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is likely to be signed this evening.

Qatar’s prime minister said the deal would go into effect on Sunday. Israel said final details still need ironing out.

Negotiators reached a phased ceasefire deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said, after 15 months of bloodshed that has inflamed the Middle East. More than 46,

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire Wednesday, a deal that will end 15 months of fighting in Gaza, senior Hamas and Qatari officials said.

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to