Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Delayed Amid Disagreements
Rifts with Hamas and a far-right minister’s threat to resign complicated progress toward the Israeli cabinet’s vote on the deal, which includes the release of hostages.
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Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
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Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal, Blames Hamas for Reneging
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A Cease-Fire in Gaza
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Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire
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