Israel’s security cabinet began a meeting on Friday to discuss and vote on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, an official told AFP.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.“The security cabinet meeting to discuss and vote on the deal has started,” the Israeli official familiar with the matter said.Read more:Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire dealOutgoing Blinken spends final press conference defending US policy on GazaIraq tries to convince Iran-backed factions to lay down weapons or join official forces