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Hamas and Tel Aviv agree on ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza — now in its 468th day — in which at least 46,788 Palestinians have been killed and 110,453 others wounded. In Lebanon, Israel has killed at least 4,068 people since October 2023.

Hamas and Tel Aviv agree on ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza — now in its 468th day — in which at least 46,788 Palestinians have been killed and 110,453 others wounded. In Lebanon, Israel has killed at least 4,068 people since October 2023.Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday to end more than 15 months of Israeli attacks on Gaza.

“The Israeli government must not be allowed to violate the ceasefire,” said Erdogan in a joint press conference with his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in the capital Ankara.1844 GMT — Egypt says Gaza ceasefire must take effect ‘without delay’ He underscored"the need for all parties to respect the terms of the agreement and adhere to the specified timelines for its phases."

"The Israeli enemy failed to achieve its declared and clear goals, and failed miserably to recover its prisoners without an exchange deal," he said, maintaining that Israel and the US were"obliged" to accept the ceasefire.The Israeli Cabinet will convene early Friday to ratify a ceasefire and prisoners exchange deal with Palestinian factions in Gaza, according to Israeli media.

Imad Abu Shamsiya, a human rights activist, said that the woman was attacked while documenting Israeli soldiers as they stopped a group of women in the Ras area of Hebron’s old city.The Israeli army has killed at least 77 Palestinians in air strikes across Gaza since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

The minister emphasised the importance of expanding humanitarian aid across Gaza, rehabilitating hospitals and healthcare facilities, and enabling displaced civilians to return to their areas. “This agreement is the result of the unparalleled resistance, courage, bravery, and endurance of the great people of Palestine and Gaza in the face of one of the largest genocides and population displacements in history,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"Today we are also adopting a package of 120 million euros for Gaza to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis there," EU spokeswoman Eva Hrncirova told reporters.Palestinian health ministry in Gaza has said that 81 people were killed in the territory in the previous 24 hours, during which a ceasefire deal was announced, taking the overall war death toll to 46,788.

“The arrest campaigns came amid a massive aggression launched by the occupation against our people in retaliation that falls under the crime of collective punishment,” the statement said.Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has welcomed Gaza's ceasefire deal announced a day before, saying Israel's serious commitment to it should be monitored, according to a post by the Lebanese Presidency on X.

"After so much suffering and destruction, the news that a ceasefire in Gaza has finally been negotiated brings hope. May the cessation of the conflict and the release of the hostages help build a lasting solution that brings peace and stability to the entire Middle East," he said. Canada's outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, pledging support for its implementation.

Turk also emphasised the need to pursue accountability and justice for the grave violations and abuses which have been committed.Iraq hailed the truce deal between Israel and Hamas and urged immediate aid deliveries to besieged Gaza. Netanyahu"spoke this evening with US President-elect Donald Trump and thanked him for his assistance in advancing the release of the hostages and for helping Israel bring an end to the suffering of dozens of hostages and their families," his office said in a statement.2223 GMT — 'Final details' of Gaza deal being worked out: Netanyahu's office

In a statement, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry appreciated the efforts made by Egypt, Qatar and the US to reach the agreement, emphasising the"need for full adherence to it."

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