War in Israel: Israel, US & Egypt agree to ceasefire, Reuters reports – Netanyahu & Hamas do not confirm (Upd.)
Israel's military announced, however, that it would not target roads in Gaza leading south for several hours - The fate of the hostages is key for the development of the operations
Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau
Al Jazeera and the government in Doha had no immediate comment.
No letup in Russian strikes on Ukrainian town of Avdiivka
Both Russia and the United States have described the upsurge in violence around Avdiivka as a new Russian offensive