Israel delayed a cabinet vote on a cease-fire deal in Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement. The cabinet vote was initially scheduled for Thursday and was postponed to Friday, with a government vote delayed to Saturday. Mediators worked to address disputes. White House officials expressed confidence that the deal would move forward this weekend. The cease-fire deal includes initial hostages and prisoner releases, humanitarian aid, and potential terms for a lasting truce. The war has claimed over 46,000 lives in Gaza and caused extensive destruction; began after a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023.
