3 d. ago Demands for suspension of EU’s trade deal with Israel losing momentum

But diplomats say threat of suspending agreement must ‘stay on table’ as leverage for Gaza

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7 d. ago All 20 living hostages released by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal with Israel

Tens of thousands of Israelis are watching the transfers at public screenings across the country.

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1 week ago Israeli army says Gaza ceasefire is now in effect as thousands of Palestinians head North

The ceasefire came into effect at 12pm (10am Irish time).

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1 week ago Gaza ceasefire plan: Israel backs deal for hostages’ release, US team to ‘oversee’ truce

Netanyahu’s office said the cabinet early on Friday approved ‘outline’ of a deal to release all hostages

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1 week ago Israel approves hostage release deal with Hamas, US troops in Middle East will help 'oversee' truce

One US official said “no US troops are intended to go into Gaza”.

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1 week ago US says it will deploy 200 troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce after Israel and Hamas agree to pause

The agreement follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas agree to pause in Gaza war as Trump eyes Egypt visit for signing of agreement

The agreement follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas agree to pause in Gaza war as Netanyahu's cabinet meets to discuss deal

The agreement follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Diplomatic breakthrough: Gaza ceasefire in effect after hostage deal, says Israel

Diplomatic breakthrough comes after months of failed attempts to end two-year war

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1 week ago Release of Gaza hostages expected next week and Trump to attend signing ceremony in Egypt

The Israeli military has begun preparing to implement the agreement, it said on social media

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1 week ago Israel says ceasefire could take hold 'within 24 hours' as Trump eyes Egypt visit for signing of deal

The agreement follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by Donald Trump.

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1 week ago In Pictures: Here's how people in Israel and Palestine celebrated news of the ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal that could end the war.

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1 week ago Gaza peace deal brings joy and relief with hostage and prisoner exchange set for weekend

The Israeli military has begun preparing to implement the agreement, it said on social media

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1 week ago Gaza peace deal brings joy and relief with hostages and prisoners exchange set for weekend

The Israeli military has begun preparing to implement the agreement, it said on social media

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1 week ago Gaza ceasefire deal: Israeli cabinet to vote on first phase of plan agreed with Hamas overnight

The first phase of the deal would see Hamas release all hostages while Israel would pull its troops back to an agreed line.

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1 week ago Gaza peace deal: Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase

All hostages in Gaza will be released very soon, Donald Trump says

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of a deal that could end the war in Gaza

Hamas is to release all hostages while Israel will pull its troops back to an agreed on line, US President Donald Trump said.

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1 week ago Israel and Hamas agree to peace deal as hostages and prisoners set for release

Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.

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1 week ago Trump says he may go to Middle East this week as peace deal between Israel and Hamas is 'close'

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages held in Gaza, Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory.

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1 week ago Hamas says it is serious about Gaza peace deal on second anniversary of attack on Israel

Officials urge caution over prospects for rapid agreement as Israel continues bombardment of enclave during talks

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