Middle East conflict: Israel and Hamas draw closer to a ceasefire – as it happened

Hamas is studying a ceasefire proposal that calls for prolonged pauses of the conflict in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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11:10 GMT+0000
Friday 02/02/2024

Palestinians line up for free food distribution during the ongoing Israeli air and ground offensive in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 Credit: AP Photo/Hatem Ali

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Hamas considers plans for ceasefire deal.
Israeli troops fire at Palestinian medical building, killing one employee.
17,000 children in Gaza are left unaccompanied by family, says UNICEF.
Death tolls in Gaza soar after Israeli strikes in the last 24 hours, at least 27,131 Palestinians have died.
Israeli military forces move south into Rafah.

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Middle East conflict: Israel and Hamas draw closer to a ceasefire – as it happened

Hamas is studying a ceasefire proposal that calls for prolonged pauses of the conflict in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

11:10 GMT+0000

Friday 02/02/2024

At a Glance...

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