Israel’s cabinet voted to approve the ceasefire deal early Saturday, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect th

Reasons provided for many of their arrest included incitement to terrorism, possession of knives and weapons, and some for murder. Some were also listed as being affiliated to Hamas.This is a developing story.

Israel’s justice ministry has announced the release of 737 Palestinians as part of the first phase of a ceasefire and exchange deal approved on Saturday. A statement on the ministry’s website confirmed the government’s approval of the releases, which will take place under the framework of the truce agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Israel's justice ministry has said that it will release 737 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as a part of the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. According to AFP,