Israeli government meeting to decide on Hamas hostage deal, short-term cease-fire in Gaza
CBSN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene Israel's war cabinet and then his full government Tuesday amid progress in negotiations for a temporary cease-fire in the country's war with the Palestinian group Hamas that's expected to see some Israeli hostages released.
The proposed deal will allow for an initial group of 50 hostages held by Hamas to be released in phases during windows of pause, CBS News has confirmed. The proposed deal, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar, will include a limited six-hour pause in fighting for four days, according to sources familiar with the agreement.
During this time, aid will also be allowed into Gaza, with a total of 300 trucks carrying aid, including cooking oil for bakeries and fuel for hospitals, a source familiar told CBS News.
