BBCNEWS Newsday July 2, 2024
the temporary ceasefire agreed between israel and hamas — that's due to begin in a few hours�* time — will take effect as planned. there's been violence close to the deadline. hamas claims at least 27 people have been killed by an israeli strike on a un—run school in northern gaza. israel hasn't commented. if the ceasefire does go to plan, the four—day pause in the fighting in gaza will begin on friday at 7 in the morning, local time. the first group of israeli hostages — 13 from a group of 50 — will be released a few hours after that. israel has confirmed it has a list...