10 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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12 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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12 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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15 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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16 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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22 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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27 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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37 h. 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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42 h. 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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4 d. ago Talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on Trump plan for Gaza ceasefire

Israel deports 170 activists, including 16 Irish citizens and Greta Thunberg, from aid flotilla intercepted en route to enclave

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