Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the government to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It will be put to a vote in the coming days, according to The Times of Israel. In an address to the nation from his office,

The Israeli government on Friday approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas that will see the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian group after more than seven hours of debate, local media reported.