Israel's government has approved an agreement brokered by the US that paves the way for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the return of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Cabinet ministers approved the agreement in the early hours of Friday, just hours after both President Donald Trump and senior Hamas negotiator Khalil al Hayya declared the war in Gaza over.
Mr Trump has said the Israeli hostages would be released on either Monday or Tuesday, followed by the release of around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
It remains unclear whether the deal would mark a definitive end to the war.
The US president has said he will travel to the Middle East this weekend for the signing of the agreement. The deal is expected to be signed in Egypt and he has been invited to address Israel's