We begin in the Middle East. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: There are questions this morning about whether a ceasefire deal just clinched between Israel and Hamas will actually begin on Sunday, as hoped.

Israel's security cabinet voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later Friday, a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office ...

Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., joins NPR's Michel Martin to discuss Israel's security cabinet approving a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. The agreement still needs the full ...