Gaza latest: 'Targeted strikes' ongoing in Rafah, Israel says - despite Hamas accepting Egypt-Qatar ceasefire proposal

If you're just joining us, here is a recap of today's key developments.Hamas accepts ceasefire deal - but Israel calls it a 'ruse'As we've been reporting, Hamas announced earlier that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar.But in response, Israel said it had not approved the deal. It also accused Hamas of accepting the proposal as a 'ruse' to make Israel look like the only side not agreeing to a ceasefire.

During the 30-minute conversation earlier today, Mr Netanyahu also agreed to ensure that the Kerem Shalom crossing will be kept open for humanitarian assistance for those in need. This was the crossing where four IDF soldiers were killed in a Hamas rocket attack yesterday, but it remains a major point for international aid being delivered into the country.Cambridge and Oxford protestsStudents at two of the UK's top-ranking universities set up pro-Palestinian encampments.

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