Facing opposition from some of his allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a planned Cabinet meeting to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Netanyahu said in a statement that Hamas was reneging on parts of the deal announced Wednesday and confirmed by outgoing President Joe Biden,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office postponed a cabinet meeting to approve a cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas indefinitely, accusing the group of going back on parts of the agreement.

At a time when a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages appears imminent, thousands of Israelis have taken to streets. While families of hostages are holding rallies calling for their return,