Netanyahu to Convene Israeli Cabinet to Approve First Phase of Gaza Deal

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 9th October 2025, 7:17 AM

Netanyahu to Convene Israeli Cabinet to Approve First Phase of Gaza Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will convene his cabinet on Thursday to approve the plan for the release of hostages held in Gaza, according to official sources.

In a statement issued by his office on Wednesday night, Netanyahu said: “Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home.”

A government spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that the cabinet meeting is scheduled for Thursday, though she did not provide a specific time for the session.

Key Details

Aspect	Information
Purpose of Meeting	Approval of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hostages’ release
Prime Minister	Benjamin Netanyahu
Date of Meeting	Thursday (specific time not disclosed)
Official Statement	Netanyahu pledged to “bring all our dear hostages home”
Source Confirmation	Government spokeswoman confirmed the meeting schedule to AFP

The approval by Netanyahu and his cabinet represents a critical step in implementing the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, following negotiations facilitated by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.

The agreement includes the release of hostages by Hamas, a corresponding withdrawal of Israeli troops to a mutually agreed line, and an influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza, marking a significant move towards stability and relief for civilians affected by the conflict.