Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas accepts all terms
by Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem and Andrew Roth in Wa from on (#6TKTN)
Israeli prime minister's demand before expected cabinet meeting threatens to derail peace negotiations
Benjamin Netanyahu has said his cabinet will not meet to vote on the ceasefire deal intended to pause the war in Gaza until Hamas accepts all elements of the agreement", in a move that threatens to derail months of work to end the brutal 15-month conflict.
The unexpected delay has sparked fears that last-minute disagreements between Israel and Hamas or hardline opposition could still scuttle the deal, although senior US officials insisted the hard-won ceasefire would go into effect on Sunday as planned.
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