Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in balance as key vote is delayed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the war in Gaza, which has raged for more than a year. An Israeli Cabinet vote on the cease-fire deal has been delayed indefinitely.
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Hamas is a Palestinian armed group and political movement in the Gaza Strip. On 7 October 2023 it attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. This triggered a massive Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
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