Milan, Jan. 17 (LaPresse) – Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the security cabinet's decision to approve the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement, ‘and I expect the government to do the same soon.’ ‘This is a key step on the path to upholding the fundamental commitment a nation has to its citizens,’ Herzog added, stressing that he had “no illusions” that the agreement will not have its challenges and ’painful and heartbreaking moments.’ The Times of Israel reports.