Middle East

Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

Ceasefire due to start day after Israeli ratification and hostages could be released 72 hours later

Sylvia Cunio, mother of hostages Ariel and David Cunio, is embraced by a supporter during a demonstration on Thursday. Photograph: New York Times
Sylvia Cunio, mother of hostages Ariel and David Cunio, is embraced by a supporter during a demonstration on Thursday. Photograph: New York Times
Mark Weiss in Jerusalem
Thu Oct 09 2025 - 23:39

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Mark Weiss

Mark Weiss

Mark Weiss is a contributor to The Irish Times based in Jerusalem