Those displaced from the northwestern region of Syria are cautiously beginning to return, and the region’s markets are experiencing new life

Deal has been officially announced, and prisoners to be released identified, but prime minister won't convene cabinet until every i dotted and t crossed; With Cabinet meeting likely delayed until Saturday night, release of first hostages delayed as well

Prime minister thanks incoming US president for his push toward the deal, emphasizing he is 'committed to bringing back all the hostages'; The two agree to meet 'soon' in Washington; Netanyahu also spoke with and thanked Biden

'This deal will erase the progress we have made and bring an end to the fighting' Ben-Gvir said; Earlier in the week he said that  'with our political power, we have managed to prevent the agreement so far' 

Although a final agreement has already been reached, there are still details that have not yet been finalized; The cabinet will convene only after the negotiating team gives final approval and if all goes well the cease-fire will go into effect on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. - and 3 hostages will be returned to Israel