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The deployment of an international peacekeeping force in Gaza remains in limbo. AFP

EU criticises Israeli dual use restrictions delaying aid for Gaza

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to brief EU foreign ministers

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Lorries loaded with humanitarian aid near the Rafah crossing. Reuters

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The Allenby Bridge crossing between the West Bank and Jordan has been closed to aid and goods since an attack by a lorry driver on Israeli personnel in September. Reuters

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Allenby Bridge crossing had been closed since September attack killed two military personnel

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Trump to host Netanyahu on December 29 to discuss Gaza ceasefire plan

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Israeli forces storm UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

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Netanyahu rules out retiring in exchange for pardon

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Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank

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