Brig.-Gen. Eran Ophir, head of the army’s fence-building administration, is working to accelerate the repair of the fence and security components along the border.

A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has been reached between Israel and Hamas after more than 15 months of war. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have mediated the long-running efforts to halt the fighting in the ravaged Palestinian territory, often coming close to a deal before a frustrating breakdown in negotiations.

The air force struck some 50 Hamas terror targets throughout Gaza, including terror squads, weapons storage facilities, and military structures.

The U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will also return to Doha following last week’s visit to the Gulf state. Israel’s Mossad chief, David Barnea, and Shin

The United States, Egypt and Qatar have mediated the long-running efforts to halt the fighting in the ravaged territory.

Qatar and the U.S. announced the ceasefire on Wednesday, but the deal hung in limbo for more than a day as Netanyahu insisted there were last-minute snags he blamed on

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval on Friday of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there.

The deal hung in limbo for more than a day as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted there were last-minute snags he blamed on Hamas.