By Jamal Kanj The ceasefire is a stark acknowledgment of Israel’s inability to impose its will, even with the unlimited US military aid and diplomatic cover. President Joe Biden, flanked by his Secretary of State

After Israel’s refusal to withdraw its security forces from the mosque compound, Hamas launches a sustained rocket barrage from Gaza into Israel. In retaliation, Israel responds with airstrikes on Gaza. This violent conflict persists for 11 days, resulting in the loss of a minimum of 250 lives in Gaza and 13 in Israel.

President Mahmoud Abbas called for international support for humanitarian aid, reconstruction efforts, and a political solution in line with UN resolutions.

In the session titled “ Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of West Asia ”, journalist and author Stanly Johny and journalist Salil Tripathi discussed the immediate situation in West Asia, particularly Israel’s ceasefire with Gaza and its hostage release deal with the Hamas; and traced the history of the conflict.

International Development Committee report urges government to do everything to ‘ensure that Israel is held accountable for any ongoing breaches of international humanitarian law’ - Anadolu Ajansı

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.

The ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has made "no real effort" to investigate war crimes allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu.

Football legends Michael Vick and Michael Strahan are set to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. President Joe Biden confirmed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, including hostage exchanges.

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

President Joe Biden confirmed Wednesday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been reached. The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange.

The U.S. has called for a revitalized Palestinian Authority to govern both the West Bank and Gaza ahead of eventual statehood, however the Israeli government opposes that plan.

MPs have urged David Lammy to set out a timetable for the Government to officially recognise Palestine, as the Commons emphasised the need for a two-state solution. The Foreign Secretary faced repeated questions over what criteria officials and ministers would use for the decision, and to give a indication of when it may happen.