Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while Biden and Trump react.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatens to dismantle the government if it proceeds with the second phase of the ceasefire deal.

He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews" Though celebrating the return of the hostages, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich maintains his opposition to the ceasefire and condemns what he claims are efforts to “silence” this position.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich successfully pushed for the ceasefire deal with Hamas to include a section requiring the prevention of celebrations following the release of convicted terrorists into Judea and Samaria.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.

Far-right minister says he 'received a commitment' that there would be a gradual Israeli takeover of enclave, despite ceasefire deal

I think that he is a great hero and very professional at the operational level of using force, but he has no strategic vision.”

Far-right Otzma Yehudit leader says over the past year 'we managed to prevent this deal from going ahead, time after time'; Religious Zionism party said set to meet Netanyahu

Negotiations ‘on the brink’ as far-right try to block Gaza deal - Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised

Tuvia Smotrich, brother of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, calls for elections, says the government "contradicts the most important core promise of the post-October 7 era."