6 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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8 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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8 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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10 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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10 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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11 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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12 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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12 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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13 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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13 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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18 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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21 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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31 h. ago Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

All of the hostages will be released very soon, US president adds

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31 h. ago Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of peace plan

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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34 h. 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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3 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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3 d. ago Israel and Hamas are meeting in Egypt to negotiate a potential ceasefire in Gaza

This latest push for peace comes after Hamas accepted some elements of the US plan.

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2 w. ago UK to announce today if it will recognise Palestine ahead of key UN General Assembly meeting

Today’s expected announcement from Starmer comes ahead of a high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York.

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2 w. ago Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic

Israel's military says it has expanded operations and bombarded Hamas infrastructure while many residents say they have no means to flee

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3 w. ago US vetoes draft UN resolution on permanent ceasefire in Gaza for sixth time

Drafted proposal demanded end to fighting and aid restrictions along with immediate release of all hostages

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