BREAKING NEWS Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas, Netanyahu confirms

Israels full cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed. 

Israels security cabinet previously recommended that the deal be approved earlier on Friday, with the truce likely to start on Sunday.  

Initially, the deal would see 33 of 98 hostages freed over a six-week period, with around half of the 98 believed to still be alive. 

The remainder of those held captive are set to be released in a second phase that is yet to be negotiated. 

Hamas said it will not release all hostages without a proper ceasefire and complete withdrawal from Israel. 

Israels full cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed