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Israel’s defence minister says military applying ‘method’ from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin.

Israeli forces continue operation in occupied West Bank city, a day after 10 Palestinians were killed.

UNRWA reports positive start to Gaza ceasefire, emphasizing importance of maintaining peace and providing humanitarian aid.

Agreement to surge aid to Gaza shows Israel has been controlling access, lawyers and humanitarian groups say

UNRWA official highlights challenges faced by aid workers in Gaza post-ceasefire, emphasizing urgent need for increased aid distribution and restoration of...

If approved by Israel's cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalized.

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Arab diplomats fear political vacuum and say PA should work in conjunction with UN relief agency Unrwa

If the new Israel-Hamas deal holds and their ceasefire begins on Sunday, the first stage includes a commitment to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. Announcing the deal to the US public, the outgoing president Joe Biden said the deal would “surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians”.

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, to come into effect on Sunday, has understandably been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.