Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the dispatch of a delegation for negotiations on a ceasefire deal with the Hamas in Gaza and the release of hostages. Israel’s decision to take part in the talks, which are likely to take place in Egypt or Qatar, came a day after the Qatari and Egyptian mediators, backed by the United States, delivered Hamas’ response to a proposed deal to Israel. After a preliminary discussion, Prime Minister Netanyahu approved sending the negotiating delegation.