Israel’s security cabinet has recommended that the government approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The security cabinet met early Friday.

Pact to stop fighting and free hostages must pass to full government for endorsement before going into force Sunday

Progressive foreign policy leaders credited President-elect Trump for being a considerable influence on the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Netanyahu's office said Hamas had "reneged on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions."