Israel Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Last-Minute Negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a crucial cabinet vote that was scheduled for Thursday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The vote, which was initially set to confirm a long-negotiated agreement, has been postponed due to last-minute changes reportedly sought by Hamas. According to Netanyahu, the delay stems from the group’s attempts to amend the terms of the deal.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, however, expressed confidence that the ceasefire would still go ahead as planned on Sunday, stating that only a “loose end” remained to be tied up in the negotiations. Blinken’s comments suggest that the delay is a minor procedural issue, and that the ceasefire remains on track.

The ceasefire deal, which has been under discussion for months, was agreed upon by Israeli negotiators. However, its implementation hinges on approval from Israel’s security cabinet and government, a process that has been delayed due to the ongoing negotiations.

Hamas, for its part, has expressed its commitment to the agreement but is understood to be seeking modifications. Sources say that the group is attempting to add more of its members to the list of Palestinian prisoners who would be released as part of the deal. This demand is seen as a key point of contention in the final stages of the agreement.

As the talks continue, both sides are working to resolve these issues in hopes of securing a ceasefire that would bring an end to the ongoing hostilities.

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