Israel approves Gaza ceasefire, expected to begin Sunday

Israel's cabinet voted overnight to approve the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire and hostage-prisoner release deal. Dozens of Israeli hostages are set to be freed in the first phase, which is begins tomorrow. Just hours after the agreement was reached, a huge explosion was seen over the Gaza skyline.

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Financial Times - 1d
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Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal

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CBS News - 1d
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The Hill - 1d
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CBS News - 2d
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Financial Times - 3d
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The Guardian - 3d
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CNBC - 3d
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Fighting is due to stop on Sunday.
BBC News - 3d
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NBC News - 3d
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Financial Times - 3d
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The Guardian - 4d
Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

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Financial Times - 5d
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CBS News - Jan. 11
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CBS News - Jan. 10
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The New York Times - Jan. 4