Israel And Hamas Agree To Ceasefire; Proposal Brokered By Egypt

Earlier on Thursday afternoon, the Israeli cabinet reportedly confirmed the decision to approve a ceasefire.

“The Security Cabinet convened tonight,” read the Israeli security cabinet’s statement. “The Political Security Cabinet unanimously accepted the recommendation of all security officials, the chief of staff, the head of the Shin Bet [internal security agency], the head of the Mossad [foreign intelligence] and the head of the National Security Council, to accept the Egyptian initiative for a bilateral unconditional ceasefire, which will take effect at a later date.”