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Egypt is making final preparations to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, security sources confirmed Friday. Preparation are being done on

Israel-Hamas ceasefire brings hope for aid to Palestinians, but challenges remain in delivering life-saving assistance.

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Hamas on Wednesday morning told Arabic media that Israel added new demands in negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, preventing the deal from moving forward. A diplomatic source rejected these claims, saying, "Hamas is bringing a false claim that Israel added new conditions in negotiations - in order to avoid carrying out the deal."

This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.

CAIRO - An Egyptian security source told Xinhua on Saturday that the Rafah crossing, the only channel linking the Gaza Strip with Egypt, will be reopened on Sunday. The source added that about 600 aid trucks are expected to enter Gaza via the crossing on Sunday, as per the ceasefire-for-hostage release deal.

Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect Sunday and potentially signalling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.

Israel approved a cease-fire agreement with Hamas early Saturday, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year. Palestinians have celebrated the truce with the hope that it will finally end the devastating 15-month war, and Israelis are anxiously awaiting the return of scores of captives abducted by Hamas.

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

As President Joe Biden leaves office, many are expressing that his legacy will be tarnished over his reluctance to keep Israel in check in its response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.