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Middle East

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and return of hostages

News of the deal prompts celebrations in Israel, Gaza and beyond

By Matt Spetalnick, Nidal al-Mughrabi, and Alexander Cornwell

Hamas, Israel edge closer to Gaza truce under Trump peace plan

Militant group submits hostage-swap lists and voices optimism as talks in Egypt focus on ending war

By Tala Ramadan, Jana Choukeir, and Nidal al-Mughrabi

EXPLAINER: How many Palestinians has Israel’s Gaza offensive killed?

Behind the numbers provided by the Hamas-run health ministry

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Emma Farge

Israel seizes Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and 400 activists

Armed forces draw global ire after Swedish campaigner says she was ‘abducted’ in pre-recorded message

By  Agency Staff

Benjamin Netanyahu heads to White House for crunch talks on Gaza

Trump hosts Israeli prime minister after unveiling 21-point plan at talks with Middle Eastern and European leaders last week

By Steve Holland and Brendan O’Brien

Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza City neighbourhoods

Health officials unable to respond to mounting calls for help as offensive closes in on densely populated districts

By Nidal al-Mughrabi

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