Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Gaza Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has announced that the Cabinet will not convene to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, citing a 'last-minute crisis' caused by the militant group. Hamas claims it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement, but Israel accuses it of attempting to extort last-minute concessions without specifying the details. The ceasefire, which aims to facilitate the release of hostages and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, is now on hold pending further negotiations. Reports indicate that Hamas has made new demands regarding the Philadelphi Corridor, conflicting with previously approved maps, which Israel firmly opposes. This delay in approval comes as the Israeli government faces increasing pressure to finalize a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict that began after Hamas's attacks on October 7. The earliest a ceasefire could come into effect would be Friday, contingent on the Cabinet's approval and subsequent legal processes.