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Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza

Afternoon update

Good afternoon,

Here is your late-afternoon update on the situation in Gaza as the besieged territory prepares for the first day of the ceasefire on Sunday morning:

  • The Palestinian Ministry of Health said Israel's assault on Gaza killed at least 46,899 Palestinians since Israel began its bombardment of the territory in October 2023.
  • The Ministry added that Israeli forces killed at least 23 Palestinians in the last 24 hours.
  • The Israeli army said it is preparing to implement the agreement for the return of captives as part of the ceasefire deal.
  • Israel's Kan broadcaster said Israel will receive a list of three captives to be released on Saturday.
  • Thousands attended a pro-Palestine march in Central London despite attempted restrictions by the London Metropolitan Police on the proposed march.