Gaza, Israel and Hamas
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Israel said it carried out air strikes on Gaza Oct. 19 after its troops were attacked, sending the ceasefire into uncertainty.
The "wave of strikes" by the Israel Defense Forces comes after Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating their ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel has accused Hamas of attacking Israeli forces in southern Gaza with the military carrying out airstrikes in the city of Rafah, the first major test of the US-brokered ceasefire.
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US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Israel has accused Hamas of withholding the bodies of hostages, while Hamas said the bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel showed signs of torture.
After Hamas handed over two dead Israeli hostages overnight, Israel returns 30 dead Palestinians - a ratio agreed in the first phase of the peace deal.
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Celebrities who called for ceasefire in Gaza face scrutiny after Trump peace deal breakthrough
Hamas ceasefire draws mixed reactions from Hollywood activists, with some staying silent while others question the peace agreement's terms.