Israel-Palestine updates: Ceasefire in Gaza comes into force

Gaza attack updates August 7: Israel and Islamic Jihad agree on an Egyptian-mediated truce after three-day attack killed at least 44 Palestinians in Gaza.

General view amid Israeli-Palestinian fighting, in Gaza
The death toll from the Israeli assault on Gaza has risen to at least 43 [Mohammed Salem/Reuters]
By Arwa Ibrahim and Usaid Siddiqui
Published On 7 Aug 2022
  • Israel and Islamic Jihad agreed to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire that came into force at 20:30 GMT.
  • The death toll from the Israeli assault on Gaza rose to at least 44, including 15 children. More than 300 people have been injured.