Israel's cabinet has postponed a crucial vote on approving a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, announced just a day earlier by Qatar's Prime Minister. The deal, negotiated in Doha with mediation from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, aims to bring an end to 15 months of fighting. It includes the phased release of hostages and prisoners, and the establishment of a buffer zone in Gaza. Internal divisions within Israel's government are cited as a possible reason for the delay.
Less than a day after Qatar 's prime minister announced a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel 's cabinet has put off a key vote on whether to approve the deal.
The multi-stage deal was announced on Wednesday evening, local time, by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The deal was negotiated in recent days between Israel and Hamas officials in Doha, with Qatar, Egypt and the United States acting as mediators.The model of a two-state solution is bruised and damaged but is the only viable way to prevent further and more intense violence in coming years, writes John Lyons.
US President Joe Biden said a third and final phase of the deal would see major reconstruction begin in Gaza and a permanent end to the war.Mr Biden said the deal was proposed by his administration but would be upheld and implemented by Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday.
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