What we know The Israeli Cabinet approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, which is set to start on Sunday. The vote was delayed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Hamas had sought late concessions, which the militant group denied. Both sides confirmed the final issues were resolved overnight. The phased deal would begin with a six-week truce and could end 15 months of fighting in Gaza. Israeli strikes have killed at least 116 people since the deal was announced, Gaza’s Civil Defense said.