Live: Israel delays Gaza ceasefire vote, US insists deal is still on track

Israel on Thursday delayed a Cabinet vote on the long-awaited ceasefire deal that would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and free dozens of hostages. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 72 people in the war-torn territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed a last-minute dispute with Hamas for delaying approval, as growing tensions within Netanyahu’s governing coalition sparked concerns over the deal’s implementation . Hamas officials have rejected Israeli claims that the group would “renege” on parts of the deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.