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Palestinian divisions emerge in Israel-Gaza truce talks in Egypt

The Palestinians appeared divided on Sunday as the clock was winding down on the latest Israel-Gaza cease-fire with Hamas not ready to accept the compromise.

Prepared to play strong role, status quo for Gaza 'not an option', says EU

The European Union offered said a return to the status quo before the latest war "is not an option.

New ceasefire holding in Gaza between Israel, Hamas

Israel says a new ceasefire with the militant Hamas group is holding in the Gaza Strip, a day after the two sides agreed to resume talks in Cairo.

Senior official says Hamas not extending Israel-Gaza truce

A senior official says Hamas has decided not to extend a 72-hour cease-fire with Israel because Israel has rejected all of the group's demands in indirect talks in Cairo.

Two Gaza rockets hit Israel as truce deadline looms

Two rockets fired by Gaza militants slammed into southern Israel before dawn on Friday, heightening fears that a 72-hour truce nearing its end would not be renewed.

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas leader in Gaza, hours ahead of expected truce

An Israeli airstrike killed a militant leader in the Gaza Strip on Monday, just hours ahead of an expected seven-hour truce announced by Israel.

Hamas leader to organise victory rally in Palestine

Hamas's exiled leader will step onto Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years on Friday for a "victory rally" in the Gaza Strip, displaying his newfound confidence after last month's conflict with Israel.