Gaza

Displaced Gazans Head Home Through Rubble as Israel-Hamas Truce Begins

Thousands of displaced, war-weary Gazans set off across the devastated Palestinian territory to return to their home areas on Sunday, after a long-awaited truce between Israel and Hamas took effect following an initial delay.

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Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.

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Israeli Cabinet to Meet on Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized

Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, with the US "confident" the truce would begin as planned this weekend.

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Gaza Rescuers Say 7 Dead in Fresh Israeli Strikes

Gaza's civil defense agency said Thursday that at least seven people had been killed in fresh Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory, hours before Israel's cabinet was set to vote on a ceasefire deal.

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Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

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Mediators Make Final Push for Gaza Truce Deal

Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon."

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Gaza Rescuers Say Children Among 12 Killed in Israeli Strikes

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli forces pounded the Palestinian territory killing at least 12 people including three girls.

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Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said.

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Israel Threatens to Step Up Gaza Strikes

Israel warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year.

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Last Major Health Facility in North Gaza ‘Out of Service’: WHO

Israeli operation targeting Hamas militants near the Kamal Adwan Hospital put the last major health facility in northern Gaza out of service.

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