Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (back, 2nd R) holds a security cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on Jan. 17, 2025. The Israeli security cabinet voted on Friday in favor of the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced in a statement, adding that the full cabinet is expected to convene later in the day for final approval of the agreement. (Kobi Gideon/Handout via Xinhua)
JERUSALEM, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli security cabinet voted on Friday in favor of the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced in a statement, adding that the full cabinet is expected to convene later in the day for final approval of the agreement. ■
