The release of hostages held in Gaza since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel is expected to begin on Sunday, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday.

“Subject to the approval of the cabinet and the government, and the implementation of the agreement, the release of the hostages can proceed according to the planned framework, with the hostages expected to be released as early as Sunday,” the office said in a statement, reports Agence France-Presse.

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Hamas says obstacles to ceasefire deal have been resolved

Hamas said on Friday that obstacles that arose in relation to the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement have been resolved, according to a statement issued by the group.

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Israel security cabinet begins meeting to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal - report

Israel’s security cabinet began a meeting on Friday to discuss and vote on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, an official told Agence France-Presse (AFP).

“The security cabinet meeting to discuss and vote on the deal has started,” the Israeli official familiar with the matter said.

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