DAVOS, Switzerland, January 21. Israel hopes to see historic changes in Gaza similar to those in Lebanon and Syria, the President of Israel Isaac Herzog said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trend reports.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged the Israeli government to vote in favor of the ceasefire deal to free hostages and to pause the war in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for global efforts to tackle terrorism at the World Economic Forum in Davos. "There has to be a major world effort against terror. Terror is creating havoc in Africa,

Speaking at World Economic Forum in Davos, president says Israel 'meant it when we signed the agreement,' notes his stance on two-state solution shifted in wake of October 7 The post Herzog sees ‘potential’ for next ceasefire stages as Qatar says talks ‘won’t be easy’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

An Israeli soldier killed during the 2014 war in the Gaza Strip was buried on Monday in Israel after his remains were recovered from the Palestinian territory by the army over the weekend.

The opening of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos on Tuesday is dominated by several major geopolitical crises. Not even 24 hours after Donald Trump's swearing-in as US president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy intends to seek support for his country at the major pow-wow in the Swiss Alps.

Storyline: Israel and Hamas have achieved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after intensive mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced Wednesday at a press briefing in Doha.

Thousands came to see Oron Shaul off on his final journey, including Israeli President Isaac Herzog and several ministers and members of the Knesset.

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

Israel’s security cabinet has now approved the ceasefire deal with Hamas which will be brought to a vote in the government. The full 33-member cabinet is widely expected to give its approval which means the ceasefire can go into effect on Sunday as planned.