Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the government to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It will be put to a vote in the coming days, according to The Times of Israel. In an address to the nation from his office,

The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange, according to The Associated Press.

Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. View on euronews

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

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"I loved traveling the world, celebrating life, and going to parties — and then I was kidnapped from a party," the 27-year-old released hostage told crowds at a Nova Music Festival Exhibition event.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel would withdraw from some areas of Gaza and obtain the return of hostages.

The United States and Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home. U.S.