1 hour ago Gaza ceasefire: Palestinians return to destroyed north, Hamas ‘gathers remaining hostages’

‘For the most part, there is consensus’ on next stages of the ceasefire plan, says Trump

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23 h. ago Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire agreement now in effect

Palestinians started to return to northern Gaza as the truce began at noon local time.

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23 h. ago Gaza peace plan: Thousands of Palestinians return home as Israeli troops pull back

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

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24 h. 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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25 h. ago Gaza peace plan: Ceasefire has now come into effect, says Israeli military

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

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27 h. 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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28 h. 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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34 h. ago Israeli cabinet approves plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early on Friday the cabinet approved the ‘outline’ of a deal.

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36 h. ago Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

Ceasefire due to start day after Israeli ratification and hostages could be released 72 hours later

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36 h. 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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38 h. 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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38 h. 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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39 h. 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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40 h. ago Israeli cabinet meeting expected to back Gaza ceasefire deal

US president Donald Trump to visit Egypt and Israel to celebrate notable foreign policy success

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40 h. ago Ongoing Israeli cabinet meeting expected to back Gaza ceasefire deal

US president Donald Trump to visit Egypt and Israel to celebrate notable foreign policy success

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41 h. 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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41 h. ago Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza is welcome, but our work has only just begun

A lasting peace must also come hand in hand with justice, writes Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne.

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46 h. 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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48 h. 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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49 h. 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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