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.

Israel took final steps to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal on Saturday in Israel, which is now expected to go into effect Sunday. Here's what to know.

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,