9 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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11 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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41 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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61 h. ago Israeli military intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza

The Israeli foreign ministry said 145 activists were being brought to shore for processing.

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3 d. ago Gaza flotilla members ‘kidnapped and tortured’ by Israeli military, says Greta Thunberg

Swedish activist alleges she and others were subject to torture during detention in Israeli prison

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9 d. ago Watch live: Israel intercepts several Gaza aid flotilla vessels and takes passengers to port

Irish activist Caitríona Graham describes large unidentified vessels surrounding lead flotilla boats with bright lights

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9 d. ago Israel intercepts several Gaza aid flotilla vessels and takes passengers to port

Irish Senator Chris Andrews ‘detained’ by Israel, according to Sinn Féin

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9 d. ago Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, organisers say 

The Global Sumud Flotilla, which consists of more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, is trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, despite repeated warnings from Israel to turn back.

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9 d. ago Watch live: Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, organisers say

Media outlets in Israel say Global Sumud Flotilla may be sunk to prevent boats from reaching Strip

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9 d. ago Watch live: Israel diverts several Gaza aid flotilla vessels and takes passengers to port

Media outlets in Israel say Global Sumud Flotilla may be sunk to prevent boats from reaching Strip

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9 d. ago Watch live: Gaza aid flotilla prepares for interception as vessels approach

Media outlets in Israel say Global Sumud Flotilla may be sunk to prevent boats from reaching Strip

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9 d. ago Israeli navy may attempt to sink Gaza aid flotilla, say reports

Media outlets in Israel say Global Sumud Flotilla may be sunk to prevent boats from reaching Strip

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9 d. ago Israeli military ship in ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ near Gaza flotilla as it nears blockade

Italy and Spain say their naval ships will not enter Israel’s exclusion zone

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2 w. ago Britain, Portugal, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state

Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank

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3 w. ago Israel opens additional route from Gaza City as military offensive continues

Hundreds of thousands remain in the city, with many reluctant to follow Israeli orders to move

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3 w. ago Israel opens additional route from Gaza City as military continues to advance

Hundreds of thousands remain in the city, with many reluctant to follow Israeli orders to move

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