Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel hits Rafah as Hamas accepts truce deal

Israeli military says it is striking targets in Rafah after Hamas announces it accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators.

Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah
[Doaa Al Baz/Reuters]

By Maziar Motamedi and Usaid Siddiqui

Published On 6 May 2024

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