A security cabinet vote on a cease-fire with Hamas was delayed due to disputes within Netanyahu’s coalition. Despite this, Netanyahu suggested a cease-fire could be in effect by the weekend. Secretary of State Blinken expressed confidence in the agreement starting Sunday. Hard-line minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened to resign if the deal was approved, potentially destabilizing the coalition. However, opposition lawmakers pledged support for the cease-fire, which aims to free hostages and Palestinian prisoners, even if hard-line allies exit the coalition.