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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect Israel-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
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Palestinians poured on to the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began Palestinians took to the streets to celebrate the ceasefire
A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip 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 fighting in which more than 240 people were killed, 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 were "on the trigger". Palestinians poured on to the streets of Gaza soon after the truce began, while a Hamas official warned the group had not let down its guard.
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.
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".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. Israel's military said it was removing nearly all emergency restrictions on movement throughout the country.
Live: Israel and Palestinians claim victory after truceLive: 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 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 broke out 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, were killed in Gaza, according to its health ministry. Israel has said it killed at least 225 militants during the fighting. Hamas has not given casualty figures for fighters.
In Israel 12 people, including two children, were killed, its medical service says.In Israel 12 people, including two children, were killed, its medical service says.
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.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? A mother and son embrace in their ruined home in Beit Hanoun, Gaza
The Israeli Political Security Cabinet said on Thursday night that it had "unanimously accepted the recommendation" for a ceasefire. How did the two sides announce the truce?
"The political leaders emphasised that the reality on the ground will determine the future of the campaign," the statement said. The Israeli Political Security Cabinet said on Thursday night it had "unanimously accepted the recommendation" for a ceasefire.
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Twitter that the Gaza offensive had yielded "unprecedented military gains". "The political leaders emphasised that the reality on the ground will determine the future of the campaign," it said.
An Israeli official told ministers that Hamas was "deterred and suffered serious blows", according to the Ynet news website. One resident in Tel Aviv told Reuters news agency: "It's good that the conflict will end, but unfortunately I don't feel like we have much time before the next escalation."
The children who have died in the conflictThe 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 amounted 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 the ceasefire announced by Israel amounted to a "victory" for the Palestinian people.
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.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.
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".
"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, Izzat 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 Reuters news agency. "It's true that the battle ends today but [Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and the whole world should know that our finger is on the trigger and we will continue to ramp up the capabilities of this resistance," he told Reuters.
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 position did Biden take?
US President Joe Biden 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 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". He said the US - Israel's closest and most important ally - fully supported the country's "right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks".
Anthony Zurcher: The Democrats' 'tectonic' shift on the conflictAnthony Zurcher: The Democrats' 'tectonic' shift on the conflict
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 Abdul 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.
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 remained "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, which is run by Hamas rival Mahmoud Abbas and based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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 had "exchanged visions around reaching a formula that would calm the current conflict between Israel and Gaza".
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". British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also welcomed the ceasefire, but said both sides must now find a "durable solution" to the conflict.