Ceasefire after three days of violence leaves at least 43 dead in Gaza

At least 15 children are among 43 killed in violence in Gaza as a ceasefire deal is struck.

At least 15 children are among 43 people killedFears of another war were heightened when Israel launched strikes on a leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad on Friday.

But it’s hoped further tragedy has been avoided for now as Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant agree to a truce. The group has resisted intervening in the current conflict, with concerns it would quickly escalate if it did.Worry over stepping on economic understandings in place with Israel – including Israeli work permits for thousands of Gaza residents – is also thought to be a factor.

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