The Israeli government is set to ratify a significant ceasefire deal after 466 days of conflict in Gaza, as the world anticipates relief and a hopeful resolution to the devastating situation.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to end 15 months of conflict by implementing a ceasefire, alongside a deal for the release of hostages taken on 7 October 2023, as former President Trump announced their imminent release.

Tulip Siddiq resigned as the government’s anti-corruption minister following investigations in Bangladesh, acknowledging her position had become a distraction despite being cleared of breaching the ministerial code.

Mediators have presented a final draft for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with discussions reaching a crucial stage as pressure mounts to finalise the deal before Donald Trump assumes office, according to senior US officials.