Hamas explained this was down to technical field reasons.

The Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC that 19 people were killed in that time.

It is estimated that, since that time, more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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A smoke plume rising from explosions above the northern Gaza Stripin January 2025.Menahem Kahana/Getty Images

He has faced opposition to the deal from within his own cabinet.

Ben Gvir wrote in his letter of resignation that the ceasefire agreement represented a victory for terrorism.

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