Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks has told the BBC. There was no confirmation from the Israeli government or Hamas, but a Hamas official earlier told the BBC it had approved a draft from Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators.
Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say
Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, as mediators sought to quell fighting ahead of the truce's start on Sunday.
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Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.
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