Far-right minister threatens to quit Israeli government over Gaza ceasefire deal

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  Israel’s extremist national security minister threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal – live

  Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will resign if Netanyahu’s cabinet ratifies ceasefire; 80 people killed in Israeli strikes since deal announced, Gaza agency says. ‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and ...
  
  The Guardian - 38m
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  Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir threatens to leave government

  Yahoo News - 2h
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  Israeli cabinet to meet Friday on Gaza ceasefire deal

  US maintains that agreement will go into force before Donald Trump takes office
  
  Financial Times - 6h

• Mixed emotions, uncertainty in Israel over potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

  There's been a mixed reaction in Israel to the potential hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.
  
  CBS News - 7h
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  Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement

  US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...
  
  The Guardian - 1d

• FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

  Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa
  
  Financial Times - 2d

• Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

  Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  Report: Israeli Defence Minister warns Hezbollah ceasefire in danger

  Yahoo News - Jan. 5
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  Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza

  The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 2

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