A Ceasefire Agreement Has Reportedly Been Reached With Israel To End A Recent Surge Of Violence

That's according to the Reuters news agency

There are claims a Palestinian official says it came into effect at 4-30 local time.

Two pregnant women and two babies are among those killed in air strikes over the weekend.

The United Nations has called for an end to the fighting.

Chair of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - Professor Kamel Hawwash - says Israel could permanently stop to the violence.

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