A Palestinian flag flies in the Al Remal neighbourhood during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City on Sunday. Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA
Israeli and Hamas delegations will begin proximity talks in Egypt today, with US president Donald Trump determined to finalise a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal this week.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have already halted their assault on Gaza City, with troops adopting a defensive posture, although their orders are to respond in life-threatening situations.
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