Israel: The Cabinet will not convene until Hamas approves all items.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made a statement regarding the ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement announced between the Tel Aviv administration and Hamas.

"HAMAS IS TRYING TO DICTATE WHO WILL BE RELEASED"

Netanyahu stated that Hamas is trying to dictate which Palestinian prisoners will be released under the agreement and announced that the cabinet would not convene until consensus is reached on all items.

"HAMAS HAS ABANDONED SOME TERMS OF THE CEASEFIRE"

Netanyahu claimed that Hamas objected to the clause that grants Israel the authority to veto the release of certain Palestinian prisoners.

IF THE CABINET APPROVES, IT WILL COME INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 19

Qatar's Prime Minister Al Sani, who made a statement regarding the ceasefire agreement last night, said that Israel and Hamas have accepted a long-term agreement to achieve a 'permanent ceasefire' and announced that if the agreement is approved by the Israeli cabinet, it will come into effect on Sunday, January 19.

THEY WERE EXPECTED TO MEET THIS MORNING

The Israeli Security Cabinet was expected to meet this morning at 11:00 local time. Israeli media reports that the cabinet meeting has been postponed.