When asked how much credit Trump's team should get for this deal, given Trump has already claimed credit, Biden said "This is the exact framework of the deal I proposed back in May. Exact. And, we got the world to endorse it.

Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.

"We announce that we will suspend our military operations against [Israel]," the Nujaba Movement's leader said.

Israel's Security Cabinet approved the deal earlier, saying it "supports the achievement of the objectives of the war" Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas,

After 15 months of fighting Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. The deal will begin with an exchange of hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, according to officials.