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Israel's security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal: PM

Israel's security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal: PM
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Jerusalem, Jan. 17 (UNI) Israel's restricted security cabinet voted on Friday in favor of the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced in a statement.
The office noted that the full cabinet is expected to convene later Friday for final approval of the agreement, which Qatar first announced on Wednesday. Israel's acceptance of the agreement would become official only after the full cabinet vote.
Ministers of the security cabinet voted in favor of the deal "after examining all the political, security, and humanitarian aspects, and understanding that the proposed deal supports achieving the objectives of the war," according to the statement.

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