Israel’s cabinet signed off on a hostage release deal in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated Thursday, as President Trump touted the deal in the Middle East to allow the release of hostages and a ceasefire in the war.

“We ended the war in Gaza and really on a much bigger basis created peace, and I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace,” Trump said Thursday.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israel’s cabinet and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the cabinet’s decision, in which senior U.S. officials believe a compelling case was made to the cabinet.

Officials said once the release of hostages occurs, the U.S. will work with the Israelis and U.S. Central Command to set up a joint task force. An official say

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