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Israel Gaza live updates: Hamas says it accepts Gaza truce deal, as Israel readies Rafah operation - BBC News Israel Gaza live updates: Hamas says it accepts Gaza truce deal, as Israel readies Rafah operation - BBC News
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A bit more reaction now, this time from Turkey. Footage gathered for the BBC shows the moment some Palestinians in al-Saboura, central Rafah, found out about Hamas’s decision to accept a ceasefire proposal a little earlier.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the acceptance of a ceasefire proposal by Hamas and says he hopes Israel will do the same, according to a report by Reuters. Crowds of people were filmed cheering and celebrating. Children chant, along with adults, and walk down a road - some hand in hand.
The agency says Erdogan is also calling on Western countries to increase their pressure on Israel. It's worth reiterating that we don't yet know exactly what the group has agreed to - and whether Israel will give its backing to the plan.
Last week, Turkey suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the strip. Watch here:
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