Israel’s far-right national security minister resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet to express his disapproval of the Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country retained the 'right to return to fighting if needed' in Gaza.

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Hours before a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the first phase of the agreement "temporary" and said Israel reserves the right to resume fighting.

Israel’s far-right national security minister resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet to express his disapproval of the Gaza ceasefire deal.