What are the details of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Below are the key details of the 42-day first phase as set out by mediators Qatar and the United States, and Israeli and Palestinian officials.
Hamas and Israel clash over ceasefire deal amid Gaza strikes
Talks remain stalled as the militant group claims a hostage list is ready, while the Jewish state denies it has received it
Last major health facility in north Gaza ‘out of service’, WHO says
Israel's military claimed in a statement that the hospital had become "a key stronghold for terrorist organisations and continues to be used as a hideout for terrorist operatives" since Israeli forces began broader operations in northern Gaza in October.
US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
As part of the agreement, the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers will deploy in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army withdraws over a period of 60 days.
Israel launches ‘one of the largest’ attacks on Syria in history
Warplanes have reportedly hit more than 250 military targets in the country
Erdogan wishes good luck to terrorists in Syria
The Turkish president has expressed hope that the jihadists continue their march to Damascus
West backing terrorists in Syria – Russia
Moscow is working with Ankara and Tehran to stabilize the situation, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
Trump wants Gaza cease-fire in place before he takes office: Qatari premier
US president-elect's team wants 'this to be resolved now — today even,' says Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al Thani
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire showing cracks
The armistice took effect last Wednesday, following 14 months of hostilities
‘American-Zionist plot’ behind jihadists’ Syria offensive – Iran
A former US official has said that the terrorist group rampaging through the country is “an asset” of Washington
Jihadists claim to reach outskirts of Aleppo in surprise offensive
The Syrian Army has reportedly mounted a counteroffensive, pushing the terrorists back in some areas
Islamic militants launch surprise attack in Syria
Dozens of soldiers and rebel fighters have reportedly been killed near Aleppo