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Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement

Israel says its they are clearly approaching the point where we can say they have dismantled the Rafah Brigade 

Military announces daily pauses from 0500 GMT until 1600 GMT in the area from the Kerem Shalom

US finalised the text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among the 15-member council

Netanyahu urged Gantz not to 'abandon the front,' but his departure won't endanger ruling coalition's majority

Netanyahu has so far managed to avoid a walk-out by either side that could potentially bring his government down

He has also previously called Israel's bombing in Gaza "indiscriminate"

Netanyahu earlier scrapped visit to Washington to discuss Rafah plan, in protest of UN ceasefire resolution

Opposition leaders have offered to form a unity government not led by Netanyahu

Hamas released hostages, but tensions persist as Israel vows to continue the offensive, truce status uncertain