A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip might be the easy part. Fulfilling it will be harder
New York Times: Analysts are deeply sceptical that a deal will ever be implemented.
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New York Times: Residents tell of horror as they flee deadly Israeli strikes.
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Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank, says EU foreign chief
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The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.
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Thousands in Tel Aviv demonstrate against Government and demand it brings back hostages.
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Israel ordered to halt Gaza offensive by top UN court
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Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza
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US military faces reality in Gaza Strip as aid project struggles
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'Bring them home': New footage of hostages released to Israel
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Block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage
Concerns raise how a new media law could be used to restrict war coverage.
France backs application for Netanyahu arrest warrant for crimes against humanity
Belgium and Slovenia also backed the move.
UN halts all food distribution in Rafah
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