Security cabinet begins meeting on hostage-release, Gaza ceasefire deal following 90-minute delay

By Lazar Berman

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9 October 2025, 6:42 pm

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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pictured next to a placard showing the 48 hostages held in Gaza, prior to a cabinet meeting on October 9, 2025, to approve a deal formulated by US President Donald Trump for their release, the freeing of large numbers of Palestinian security prisoners, a partial IDF withdrawal and a Gaza ceasefire (Maayan Toaf / GPO)

The security cabinet meeting originally scheduled for 5 p.m. begins, following an unexplained delay of an hour and a half, says the Prime Minister’s Office.

One of the reasons for the delay, Channel 12 reports, was ongoing intensive discussions regarding the list of Palestinian security prisoners to be released.

The full cabinet meeting to vote on a deal to begin a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in Gaza will take place afterward, scheduled for 8 p.m. A solid majority in favor is expected.