Israel’s security cabinet convenes over deal to release hostages and pause war
Children play soccer at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Thursday Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Israel’s security cabinet has convened to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war.
If the cabinet approves it, the deal will then go to the government for the final sign-off before the ceasefire comes into effect.
