Israel approves ceasefire, bombs Gaza before Sunday implementation

Smoke rises inside the Gaza Strip, before a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas goes into effect, as seen from southern Israel, January 18, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • The agreement is set to halt a 15-month-old war between Israel and Gaza's rulers Hamas that has decimated the Strip

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