Breaking News Alert: Ceasefire Approved After Tense Cabinet Vote
Israel's government greenlit a Gaza ceasefire deal Saturday after marathon talks, with 24 ministers voting in favor and eight opposing. The agreement aims to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calling it a 'framework for hope.'
Deal Details: Hostages, Prisoners, and What Happens Next
The ceasefire starts Sunday with a six-week initial phase: 33 Israeli hostages (women, children, and men over 50) will be freed in exchange for Palestinian women and minors under 19 detained in Israeli jails. U.S. negotiator Brett McGurk told CNN the plan is 'locked down' and ready to roll – think of it as a high-stakes diplomatic handshake 🤝.
Human Cost: Rising Toll Amid Fragile Progress
Gaza medics reported three killed in Israeli strikes Saturday, bringing Palestinian casualties to 119 since Wednesday's ceasefire announcement. As negotiators race against the clock, the deal offers a tentative path to end 15 months of conflict. But as one Red Cross worker put it: 'Every hour counts now.'
