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This picture taken from west of Jabalia in the Gaza Strip shows smoke rising after explosions carried out by the Israeli army inside the Green Line, northeast of Beit Lahia on Wednesday. AFP

Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire breach after explosion in Gaza wounds soldier

Militant group says bombs left behind by the military caused the blast

Israeli Defence Minister walks back claims that troops will 'never leave' Gaza

Speaking from Tel Aviv, Lindsey Graham told NBC News that Hamas is 'consolidating power'. Reuters

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US, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey call for restraint in Gaza after Miami talks

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, greets children on his visit to the Holy Family parish in Gaza city. AFP

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visits Gaza's only Catholic church

Israeli army kills six displaced Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire

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