Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the agreement will see the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Palestinian enclave.

Israel's prime minister says his Cabinet has postponed its approval of the ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of backtracking on certain terms. Hamas has denied the accusation. Follow DW for more.

The Israel government and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, a source briefed on the talks has told CNN.