The Israeli cabinet will meet to give approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

A truce deal which would put an end to the 15-month war in Gaza and see the release of Israeli hostages still in captivity was unveiled on Wednesday night, but last-minute snags delayed the process. Now Israel says the much-sought deal is set for approval.

Israel’s Cabinet won’t meet to approve an agreement for a ceasefire due to a “last-minute crisis" with Hamas holding up approval," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Here's what to know.