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As it happened: Israel ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

13:51 pm on 10 October 2025

Winston Peters discusses Gaza and Fonterra

Israel's government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza within 72 hours after that.

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