Israel and Hamas have hammered out agreements on the deal to release the hostages, Netanyahu said in a statement early Friday.

The deal will be sent to Israel’s security Cabinet for approval later in the day and then to the full Cabinet for approval, he said in a statement, although it was not clear when the full Cabinet would meet. Netanyahu said his negotiating team informed him of the agreement.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for the negotiating team and all those who assisted,” the statement said.

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