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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
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Palestinians poured onto the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began Palestinians poured on to the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began
A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has come into effect. A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip has come into effect.
The ceasefire began early on Friday, bringing to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died, most of them in Gaza. The ceasefire began early on Friday, bringing to an end 11 days of fighting in which more than 240 people were killed, most of them in Gaza.
Palestinians poured on to the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began, while a Hamas official warned that its hands "are on the trigger". Palestinians poured on to the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began, while a Hamas official warned that its hands were "on the trigger".
Both Israel and Hamas have claimed victory in the conflict.Both Israel and Hamas have claimed victory in the conflict.
US President Joe Biden said the ceasefire brought "genuine opportunity" for progress.US President Joe Biden said the ceasefire brought "genuine opportunity" for progress.
On Thursday, more than 100 Israeli air strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure in the north of Gaza. Militants launched more than 300 rockets towards Israel during the day, the Israeli military said. Soon after it started at 02:00 on Friday (23:00 GMT on Thursday), large numbers of Palestinians took to the streets in cars and on foot to celebrate. In Gaza, drivers honked their horns, while loudspeakers from mosques pronounced "the victory of the resistance".
Israel's military later said it was removing nearly all emergency restrictions on movement throughout the country.
Live: Israel and Palestinians claim victory after truce
The Israel-Palestinian conflict explainedThe Israel-Palestinian conflict explained
Life in the Gaza StripLife in the Gaza Strip
The children who have died in the conflict The fighting began on 10 May after weeks of rising Israeli-Palestinian tension in occupied East Jerusalem that culminated in clashes at a holy site revered by both Muslims and Jews. Hamas began firing rockets after warning Israel to withdraw from the site, triggering retaliatory air strikes.
Fighting began in Gaza on 10 May after weeks of rising Israeli-Palestinian tension in occupied East Jerusalem that culminated in clashes at a holy site revered by both Muslims and Jews. Hamas began firing rockets after warning Israel to withdraw from the site, triggering retaliatory air strikes. At least 232 people, including more than 100 women and children, were killed in Gaza, according to its health ministry. Israel has said at least 150 militants were among those killed in Gaza. Hamas has not given casualty figures for fighters.
At least 232 people, including more than 100 women and children, have been killed in Gaza, according to its health ministry. Israel has said at least 150 militants are among those killed in Gaza. Hamas does not give casualty figures for fighters. In Israel 12 people, including two children, were killed, its medical service says.
In Israel 12 people, including two children, have been killed, its medical service says. Israel says some 4,000 rockets have been fired towards its territory by militants in Gaza. The Israeli military says more than 4,300 rockets were fired towards its territory by militants and that it struck more than 1,000 militant targets in Gaza.
An Israeli man inspects damage in the kitchen of his houseAn Israeli man inspects damage in the kitchen of his house
What have the two sides said?What have the two sides said?
The Israeli Political Security Cabinet said it had "unanimously accepted the recommendation" for a ceasefire. The Israeli Political Security Cabinet said on Thursday night that it had "unanimously accepted the recommendation" for a ceasefire.
"The political leaders emphasised that the reality on the ground will determine the future of the campaign," the statement said."The political leaders emphasised that the reality on the ground will determine the future of the campaign," the statement said.
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Twitter that the Gaza offensive had yielded "unprecedented military gains".Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Twitter that the Gaza offensive had yielded "unprecedented military gains".
What the law says about the fighting An Israeli official told ministers that Hamas was "deterred and suffered serious blows", according to the Ynet news website.
Israel defends Gaza strategy as death toll mounts The children who have died in the conflict
Why is Gaza blurry on Google Maps?Why is Gaza blurry on Google Maps?
A Hamas official told the Associated Press news agency that the ceasefire announced by Israel amounts to a "victory" for the Palestinian people and a defeat for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Hamas official told the Associated Press news agency that the ceasefire announced by Israel amounted to a "victory" for the Palestinian people and a defeat for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Soon after the ceasefire started at 02:00 on Friday (23:00 GMT Thursday), large numbers of Palestinians took to the streets of Gaza in cars and on foot to celebrate. This view was shared by people celebrating on the streets of Gaza. "This is the day of victory, the day of freedom, and it is the most beautiful day that we've experienced," one said.
Loudspeakers from mosques pronounced "the victory of the resistance achieved over the Occupation during the 'Sword of Jerusalem' battle".
What is Hamas?
But Basem Naim, from the Hamas Council on International Relations, told the BBC he was sceptical about whether the truce would last.But Basem Naim, from the Hamas Council on International Relations, told the BBC he was sceptical about whether the truce would last.
"Without justice for Palestinians, without stopping the Israeli aggression and Israeli atrocities against our people in Jerusalem, the ceasefire will continue to be fragile," he said."Without justice for Palestinians, without stopping the Israeli aggression and Israeli atrocities against our people in Jerusalem, the ceasefire will continue to be fragile," he said.
A member of Hamas's political bureau, Ezzat al-Reshiq, issued a warning to Israel. A member of Hamas's political bureau, Izzat al-Reshiq, issued a warning to Israel.
"It's true that the battle ends today but Netanyahu and the whole world should know that our hands are on the trigger and we will continue to ramp up the capabilities of this resistance," he told the Reuters news agency. "It's true that the battle ends today but Netanyahu and the whole world should know that our hands are on the trigger and we will continue to ramp up the capabilities of this resistance," he told Reuters news agency.
"We tell Netanyahu and his army, if you come back, we will come back."
Survivors are not claiming victorySurvivors are not claiming victory
Just as in the other wars since Hamas took over in Gaza in 2007, the two sides are claiming victory.Just as in the other wars since Hamas took over in Gaza in 2007, the two sides are claiming victory.
A senior Hamas leader told the BBC in Gaza that Israel had promised to "lift their hand off Sheikh Jarrah and Al-Aqsa Mosque". He was referring to one of Islam's holiest mosques and the Jerusalem district which became a flashpoint during an attempt to evict Palestinian families from their homes.A senior Hamas leader told the BBC in Gaza that Israel had promised to "lift their hand off Sheikh Jarrah and Al-Aqsa Mosque". He was referring to one of Islam's holiest mosques and the Jerusalem district which became a flashpoint during an attempt to evict Palestinian families from their homes.
Israel denied there was any such understanding. Benny Gantz, the defence minister, issued a statement saying that after the past 11 days Israel can show military achievements "unprecedented in their scale and strategic significance for the struggle with terrorist organisations in Gaza".Israel denied there was any such understanding. Benny Gantz, the defence minister, issued a statement saying that after the past 11 days Israel can show military achievements "unprecedented in their scale and strategic significance for the struggle with terrorist organisations in Gaza".
On both sides survivors and the bereaved from missiles and bombs are not claiming victory. By far the majority of the dead and injured are Palestinians in Gaza, which also suffered hundreds of millions of dollars of physical damage.On both sides survivors and the bereaved from missiles and bombs are not claiming victory. By far the majority of the dead and injured are Palestinians in Gaza, which also suffered hundreds of millions of dollars of physical damage.
Both sides have also been crafting what is referred here sometimes as victory narratives.Both sides have also been crafting what is referred here sometimes as victory narratives.
It is the fourth big war between Israel and Hamas since the first one back in the end of 2008 and after each of those encounters, and all the smaller ones in between, similar things have been said by both sides in claiming victory and then essentially the seeds of the next conflict are sown. I can tell you one thing for certain - that if the status quo does not change favourably, there will be another round of this.It is the fourth big war between Israel and Hamas since the first one back in the end of 2008 and after each of those encounters, and all the smaller ones in between, similar things have been said by both sides in claiming victory and then essentially the seeds of the next conflict are sown. I can tell you one thing for certain - that if the status quo does not change favourably, there will be another round of this.
What did Biden say?What did Biden say?
US President Joe Biden said he commended Mr Netanyahu in a phone call after the ceasefire agreement was announced. US President Joe Biden commended Mr Netanyahu in a phone call after the ceasefire agreement was announced.
President Biden confirms Israel-Gaza ceasefire and backs Israel's right to defend itselfPresident Biden confirms Israel-Gaza ceasefire and backs Israel's right to defend itself
He said the US - Israel's closest and most important ally - fully supports the country's "right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks from Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist groups that have taken the lives of innocent victims". He said the US - Israel's closest and most important ally - fully supported the country's "right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks from Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist groups that have taken the lives of innocent victims".
Anthony Zurcher: The Democrats' 'tectonic' shift on the conflictAnthony Zurcher: The Democrats' 'tectonic' shift on the conflict
Mr Biden added that the Israeli prime minister shared his appreciation for Israel's US-backed defence system, known as the Iron Dome, "which our nations developed together and which has saved the lives of countless Israeli citizens - both Arab and Jew". He also praised Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi for brokering the ceasefire, before turning to the human cost of the conflict.
He also praised Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for brokering the ceasefire, before turning to the human cost of the conflict.
"I send my sincere condolences to all the families, Israeli and Palestinian, who have lost loved ones and my hope for a full recovery for the wounded," he said."I send my sincere condolences to all the families, Israeli and Palestinian, who have lost loved ones and my hope for a full recovery for the wounded," he said.
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The president said the US "remains committed to working with the United Nations" in providing humanitarian assistance to Gaza and in reconstruction efforts in the enclave. He added that this would be done "in full partnership with the Palestinian Authority, not Hamas".The president said the US "remains committed to working with the United Nations" in providing humanitarian assistance to Gaza and in reconstruction efforts in the enclave. He added that this would be done "in full partnership with the Palestinian Authority, not Hamas".
President Sisi said he had received Mr Biden's phone call with "utter happiness", adding that they "exchanged visions around reaching a formula that would calm the current conflict between Israel and Gaza". Asmaa AbuMezied: We’ve never known what a normal life is
Egypt's president said he had received a phone call from Mr Biden with "utter happiness", adding that they "exchanged visions around reaching a formula that would calm the current conflict between Israel and Gaza".