Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced today that the agreement on the release of hostages from the Gaza Strip will only come into force after government approval, which is expected tonight.
"Contrary to reports in Arab media, the 72-hour countdown will only begin after the government approves the agreement. This approval is expected tonight," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
US President Donald Trump announced this morning that Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement have reached an agreement on Gaza, which provides for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
The exchange should take place within 72 hours of the agreement entering into force.
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