Tuesday saw the longest lull in fighting since the almost four-week conflict began, with both sides seemingly observing the terms of an Egyptian-brokered truce.

The ceasefire began at 8am local time (6am UK time) and follows six previous ceasefire attempts which have all been marked by allegations from both sides of continued attacks.

But aerial assaults were put on hold as Israel’s ground offensive, aimed at destroying Hamas’ network of cross-border tunnels, also drew to a close.

Israel says its troops and tanks were redeployed in “defensive positions” near the border.

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