The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.
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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia
The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
‘I don’t know who to trust anymore’: Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria
Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
“The devil might be angry and can do what he wants,” President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas
Others are missing following “catastrophic flooding” in several areas, authorities say.
Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.
Israel’s strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative – but dozens more people were killed
The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.
Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan
The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split
The couple said they were “shifting their relationship” to “focus on co-parenting”.
Trump gets major win now – but it comes with risks down the road
The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.