A ceasefire in Gaza is set to begin as the Israeli cabinet in the early hours of Friday voted to accept the framework of the plan for the release of all hostages.

With the agreement coming into effect, Israel’s military has 24 hours to move to a pre-determined line within Gaza, after which a 72-hour period begins in which Hamas must surrender living and dead hostages.

Foreign leaders convened in Paris to work out postwar plans in Gaza.

This episode features Thomas Helm in Jerusalem, Hamza Hendawi in Cairo and Sunniva Rose in Brussels.

Israeli opposition pledges to take down government.

There is mounting optimism for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Nearly 55,000 children under five in Gaza are estimated to be malnourished.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israeli opposition makes plans to bring down Netanyahu within months

Top US envoys join Gaza talks in Egypt as optimism grows over deal

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

A new obstacle to peace is taking root in Gaza. Tension rises in Aleppo. French companies spot an opportunity in Syria.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

New generation of militias steps out of Hamas's shadow to fill Gaza power vacuum

Frenchman who would build 37 bridges across Syria seeks Gulf financing

Syrian defence minister says 'comprehensive' truce agreed with SDF after Aleppo clashes

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; and Sunniva Rose, Europe Correspondent.

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