The Israeli security cabinet has approved a hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza, with the full cabinet convening to review and vote on the agreement. The deal, which is expected to take effect on Sunday, will see the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for the freedom of 1,700 Palestinian prisoners. The government's approval will be followed by a hearing in the High Court of Justice, although it is widely expected that the court will not intervene. The families of the hostages have been notified, with the first release of three female hostages expected on Sunday.