Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing Cabinet over bringing the hostages home.

Israel's far-right national security minister resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet to express his disapproval of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.

The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Next up is the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners later Sunday.

The problem for Netanyahu is Netanyahu. Consumed by the desire to stay in power, he has been wedged between overwhelming public demand for the hostages to be released, and those who keep him in power—his coalition partners.

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Despite 15 months of genocide and unprecedented destruction, Hamas is as strong as ever, and the people of Gaza will never leave their land

Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release comes early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.

By The Associated Press A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three female hostages it held for 15 months of the devastating war with Israel. The

A ceasefire is expected to take effect between Israel and Hamas overnight followed by the release of some Israeli hostages. But even with hope building on both sides, Benjamin Netanyahu is warning the fight could still go on.