The organization has received “guarantees” from the US that the hostilities will not continue, Khalil al-Hayya has said

The deal promises to free the hostages, pause the fighting for the first time since March and push forward President Trump’s plan to end the war

Militant group says other aspects of the president's deal still need to be negotiated

The Israeli military pounded Gaza City using warplanes and tanks on Thursday, pushing yet more residents to flee the enclave's largest city. As a result of Israel intensifying its military operations, hospitals in Gaza are now "on the brink of collapse", the World Health Organization warned. 

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants.

At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".

The announcement comes as more Israelis want the war to end in a deal that will free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

The Israeli prime minister said control of Palestinian territory will be transferred to friendly Arab forces after Hamas is vanquished.

Trump says PM Carney's announcement on recognizing Palestinian state 'not a deal-breaker'

Foreign ministers of France and 14 other countries represented at a special UN conference issued a "New York call" urging nations across the world to recognise a Palestinian state, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Wednesday.

Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the last known US hostage in the Gaza Strip, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire, a source close to Hamas said. 

First, there was the bizarre statue video posted to Donald Trump’s socials. Now, it appears the US President is a step closer to his goal for “peace”.

Defence minister, Israel Katz, threatens to implement Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into resort if hostages not released