Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire News Live Updates: Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet on Friday approved Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet endorsed the “outline” of the deal, though details on Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s future governance remain unclear. An Israeli official, speaking to news agency, said the ceasefire would begin within 24 hours, after which Israeli troops will pull back to agreed positions.
US to send troops to help monitor ceasefire: The United States is deploying about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal as part of a multinational coordination team, AP reported. The US Central Command will set up a civil-military coordination centre to facilitate aid, logistics and security assistance. Forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE will join the effort, but no American troops will enter Gaza. US President Trump, who called the agreement a “great day for the world”, is expected to visit the region soon as hostages begin returning home.