Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Israeli soldiers await orders on Gaza border

Thousands of Israeli soldiers are stationed close to the border with the Gaza Strip poised for a possible ground invasion.

A Hasidic Jewish man holds an Israeli flag as he dances with Israeli troops during a visit to support the soldiers Credit: REUTERS/NIR ELIAS
Israeli soldiers check their weapons near border with Gaza Credit: REUTERS/Nir Elias
Israeli soldiers sleep at a staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip Credit: REUTERS/Nir Elias

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Egypt has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that is set to begin at 7pm UK time. The announcement was made by the Egyptian foreign minister in Cairo alongside US Secretary if State Hillary Clinton.

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