Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say

A person mourns near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

A person mourns near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, ahead of a ceasefire set to take effect on Sunday, in Gaza City January 16, 2025.

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What you need to know:

  • The complex ceasefire accord between Israel and militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza, emerged on Wednesday after mediation by Qatar, Egypt and the US