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Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says.

The next step is for a full cabinet meeting to give final ratification to the agreement.

Some Israelis held hostage since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 are expected to be released within days, Israel says.

"Hopefully the blood will stop, hopefully people won't be afraid of the sky, hopefully children will hear a bird rather than a bomb."

Israel delayed holding a Cabinet meeting to ratify the ceasefire with Hamas, blaming the militant group for the hold-up.

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While people celebrated the pact, Israel's military escalated attacks after the announcement, the civil emergency service and residents said.

Ukrainian President says forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Ukraine has captured alive soldiers from the isolated…

Russia's use of off-the-books ships began shortly after the EU placed sanctions on it after the invasion of Ukraine.

"Most of them are women and children, they are all civilians," a neighbour told Reuters.

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The Ukrainian leader's address caps a difficult year for the war-battered country.