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Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.

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Israeli warplanes have kept up heavy attacks since the ceasefire deal was agreed. Medics in Gaza said an Israeli airstrike early on Saturday killed five people in a tent in the Mawasi area west of Khan Younis in the enclave’s south.

Gvir, whose departure would not bring down Netanyahu's government, threatened to quit Benjamin Netanyahu's government if he agrees to a Gaza ceasefire.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Itamar Ben-Gvir, key Netanyahu governing partner, submits his resignation in opposition to Gaza ceasefire deal. Joe Biden tried to joke about Benjamin Netanyahu “carpet bombing” Gaza.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Itamar Ben-Gvir, key Netanyahu governing partner, submits his resignation in opposition to Gaza ceasefire deal.

Israeli pm delivers speech presenting ceasefire, to go into effect at 06:30 GMT on Sunday, as a victory for Israel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Mks from his Otzma Yehudit party resigned from the government as promised if the deal was approved."The reckless approval of an agreement with the Hamas terror organization, which includes releasing hundreds of murderers with the blood of men, women, and children on their hands—some to Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria—represents a disgraceful surrender," The party stated. "This deal forfeits the IDF’s hard-won achievements in the war, involves withdrawing forces from Gaza, and halts the fighting in a manner that capitulates to Hamas."