The cease-fire is set to begin on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal.

The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem congratulated Palestinians on Saturday over the Gaza ceasefire deal, saying in a speech that it proved the "persistence of resistance" against Israel.

Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval of the Gaza cease-fire. The deal would pause the war with Hamas and release dozens of hostages.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Tom Nides reacts to the hostage and cease-fire deal in Gaza and shares what he hopes for next on 'The Story.'

Netanyahu's office said Hamas had "reneged on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions."

Israel has not approved the agreement heralded by Biden and Trump, saying Hamas is seeking last-minute changes.