Live: Israelis gather in Hostage Square as security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war-time security cabinet has approved a long-awaited ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The cabinet convened at 10.15am (8.15am GMT) to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal set to bring an end to the brutal 15-month conflict this weekend.
The deal will now be discussed and voted on by Israel’s wider government for final approval after days of wrangling over details.
Netanyahu’s office said the first Israeli hostages will be released on Sunday, with the truce going ahead as planned after hours of uncertainty as to whether there would be a delay to the deal.
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