The Israeli Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement with the Palestinian group Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage exchange in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by AFP, UNN reports.
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The government made this decision after a meeting that lasted more than six hours.
Under the terms of the agreement, the six-week ceasefire will begin on Sunday with the first hostage exchange, which could be a step toward ending the 15-month war in the region.
Recall
Earlier, Israel's military-political cabinet ratified a 42-day ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Under the terms of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages will be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.
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