Israel’s Security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants. The deal will now go to the full Cabinet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that if a deal is passed,

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have reached a final agreement on the deal, though the Israeli cabinet and coalition government have yet to approve it.

Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.