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Turkey, Israel Prepare for Economic Conference to Push Ties Forward

Turkey and Israel are preparing to hold an economic conference in autumn to discuss the possibility of promoting economic relations, a political source in Tel Aviv revealed Monday. The source said that in preparation for the conference, Israeli Economy Minister Orna Barbivai appointed Ambassador Matan Safran as a new economic…

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UN Security Council Meets over Gaza Fighting

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the situation in Gaza, with several members raising concerns despite the tenuous truce between Islamic Jihad militants and Israel after three days of deadly conflict. Speaking via video at the start of the meeting, UN Middle East envoy Tor…

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Away from Gaza, Islamic Jihad digs in against Israel on West Bank

For the masked gunmen in Jenin refugee camp, Israel's unannounced strike against Islamic Jihad in Gaza on Friday can have come as little surprise after months of clashes that have steadily lifted the profile of the Iran-backed militant group.

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UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Gaza fighting

Palestinian ambassador asks when will ‘enough be enough’ as council members express concern about recent violence.

Al Jazeera

After ceasefire, battered Palestinians recall Israeli ‘massacre’

Many Palestinians were killed just hours before a truce was agreed on between Israel and Islamic Jihad.

Al Jazeera

Misfired rockets may have killed over a dozen in Gaza battle

The Israeli military says that close to one-third of the Palestinians who died in the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza militants may have been killed by errant rockets fired by the Palestinian side

The Independent UK

Funerals and Islamic Jihad battle songs: Gaza after the ceasefire

Many areas are still without water and electricity following three days of Israeli airstrikes

The Guardian - UK

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad says no ceasefire if members not freed

The armed group and Israel disagree on details of truce to end Gaza bombardment, raising spectre of more violence.

Al Jazeera

Uneasy truce holds in Gaza after weekend of violence

Almost 50 Palestinians are thought to have died over three days of Israeli airstrikes

The Independent UK

Qatar welcomes Israel-Gaza truce stopping the ‘waste of blood’

Doha has taken part in efforts alongside international actors to quickly halt hostilities and avoid more casualties.

Al Jazeera

Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds

Israel reopened border crossings into Gaza on Monday following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with the militant Islamic Jihad group that ended the bloodiest escalation of fighting around the volatile Palestinian enclave in more than a year.

Reuters

60 Trucks Enter Gaza as Israel Crossing Reopens

Up to 60 trucks entered Gaza on Monday as an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the Palestinian enclave held. The trucks passed from Israel through the Kerem Shalom goods crossing to southern Gaza, an AFP journalist said, hours after a ceasefire deal came into effect ending…

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Analysis: Israeli PM's Gaza gamble seems to have paid off

Israel’s caretaker prime minister took a gamble with his preemptive strike against Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza, less than three months before he is to compete in general elections to retain his job

The Independent UK

Iran Discusses Islamic Jihad's Comprehensive Plan for a Strong Response

Iran said the Islamic Jihad movement has a comprehensive plan to direct a solid and effective response against Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani on the latest developments in Gaza and the situation in the…

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Israel, Islamic Jihad Declare Truce in Gaza After Three Days of Bloody Clashes

Islamic Jihad Movement and Israel agreed on the terms of the Egyptian-brokered truce Sunday, after three days of heavy fighting that left 41 Palestinians dead. Senior Islamic Jihad member Mohammad al-Hindi said in a statement that the "wording" of the Egyptian truce agreement was reached, including Egypt's commitment to work…

Radio France Internationale

Gaza truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad 'fragile' but holding

An Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza appeared to be holding early Monday, raising hopes that the conflict, which cost at least 44 Palestinian lives, has ended. Fuel trucks have been allowed into southern Gaza.

Evening Standard

Israel-Gaza fighting: Hopes rise as ceasefire comes into effect

At least 43 Palestinians were killed over three days, including 15 children and four women

The Conversation

Amid death and destruction, the latest conflict in Gaza highlights the depths of its humanitarian crisis

Israel launched multiple air strikes on Gaza on August 5, in another eruption of open warfare between Israel and Palestinian militants. The latest attacks come just over a year after hundreds were killed in an intense period of conflict in the territory.

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The Independent UK

Cease-fire between Israel and Gaza militants holds overnight

A fragile cease-fire deal to end nearly three days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants held throughout the night, signaling that the latest round of violence appears to have abated

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Biden Welcomes Gaza Truce, Laments Civilian Casualties

US President Joe Biden on Sunday welcomed a truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, urging all parties to implement it fully. The president said in a statement that Washington had worked with officials from the Jewish state, the Palestinian Authority and various countries in the region to “encourage…

Al Jazeera

Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad declare truce in Gaza

Egypt-brokered truce holding in Gaza after three days of Israeli bombardment that killed at least 44 Palestinians.

Tribune News Service

Egypt mediates truce to end Israel-Gaza fighting

Egypt mediated a deal to end three days of violence between Israel and the Islamic Jihad that left 44 people dead in the Gaza Strip, including two senior militants and 15 children, and sent thousands of Israelis into shelters to avoid the almost 1,000 rockets launched at Israel.

The Independent UK

Israel and Palestinian militants declare truce in Gaza after days of violence

Worst clashes in more than a year have left dozens of Palestianians dead

France 24

Gaza power plant restarts, Israel reopens border crossings as truce holds

With a cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants holding after nearly three days of violence, Gaza’s sole power plant resumed operations Monday as Israel began reopening crossings into the territory.

Reuters

Gaza truce to go into effect at 20:30 GMT, Islamic Jihad says

A truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement in Gaza will go into effect at 11.30 p.m. (2030 GMT) on Sunday, helped by Egyptian mediators, the militant group said.

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