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Israel and Hamas fight house-to-house battles across Gaza

Israeli forces and Hamas are fighting house-to-house battles along the length of the Gaza Strip, with devastating consequences for the civilian population amid a complete collapse in humanitarian relief.

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Israel steps up Gaza attack in north and south as rise in civilian deaths reported

Israeli forces have stepped up offensives in northern and southern Gaza, claiming to have raided a Hamas military headquarters, amid reports of a rise in civilian deaths.

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Israel extends ground offensive into southern Gaza, with mission in north ‘almost complete’

Israeli tanks, armoured personnel carriers and bulldozers have entered the southern part of the Gaza Strip near Khan Younis, as an Israeli commander claimed the army had almost completed its mission in the north.

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Israel-Hamas war live: dozens of Palestinians reported killed by Israeli strikes since ceasefire expired

The United Nations said it deeply regretted the resumption of deadly hostilities in the Gaza Strip on Friday after the end of a truce between Israel and Hamas, calling the situation “catastrophic”.

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Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire extended for a day amid last-minute mediation efforts

Israel’s military confirmed on Thursday that a truce with Hamas will continue, allowing further hostage and prisoner releases and the possibility of more a durable pause in hostilities.

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Israel-Hamas war live: efforts to extend ceasefire continue as deadline nears

A Palestinian official has told Reuters that despite a willingness on both sides to prolong the truce, no agreement had yet been reached. Discussions were still under way with mediators Egypt and Qatar, the official said.

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Israel-Hamas war live: Israel says ‘number of soldiers lightly injured’ after exchange of fire inside Gaza Strip

The Israeli military has issued a statement saying its forces have come under fire in the Gaza Strip.

In a message posted to Telegram, it said:

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Israel-Hamas war live: ceasefire enters final 24 hours as Netanyahu under pressure to extend deal

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Israel-Hamas war live: 12 Thai hostages released by Hamas

The first group of Israeli hostages – comprised of women and children – has been released and handed over to aid workers from the International Committee for Red Cross, the Times of Israel reports.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal won’t happen before Friday, Israeli and US officials say fase

Families on both sides await news on hostage swap deal that was due to take place after the first ceasefire in seven weeks of war in Gaza