Live: Israel delays vote on Gaza ceasefire, US insists deal is on track

Israel delayed a Cabinet vote Thursday on the long-awaited ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages. Israeli airstrikes, meanwhile, killed at least 72 people in the war-ravaged territory.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed a last-minute dispute with Hamas for holding up the approval as rising tensions in Netanyahu’s government coalition raised concerns about the implementation of the deal.

Hamas officials have rejected Israeli allegations that the group is “reneging” on parts of the deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.



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