Israel and Islamic Jihad militants on Sunday agreed an Egyptian-brokered truce hoped to end three days of intense conflict that has left at least 43 Palestinians dead, including 15 children.
A man reacts after a coach was hit by an Israeli airstrike leaving three people dead in Gaza on 7 August, 2022.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's office thanked "Egypt for its efforts" and confirmed the truce would come into effect, but warned it that "if the ceasefire is violated, the State of Israel maintains the right to respond strongly." Buildings in Gaza have been reduced to rubble, while Israelis have been forced to shelter from a barrage of rockets.
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