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Added on the 15/08/2024 08:27:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of Doha's skyline as Qatar is set to host Gaza ceasefire talks, seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran striking Israel and avert a wider war. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says "an immediate full ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas which collapses into fighting "would not be in anyone's interest" ahead of a parliamentary debate on the issue. Speaking during his weekly question session, Sunak tells the House of Commons that he backs an "immediate humanitarian pause" ahead of a motion and vote on a ceasefire in the chamber. SOUNDBITE
Images taken in Sderot, southern Israel show the skyline of northern Gaza from 04:00GMT - 05:10GMT as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire takes effect. IMAGES
Images of the Gaza strip skyline hours after the announcement of the Israel-Palestinian ceasefire agreement. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, Gaza's second-most powerful armed group, came into force early Friday after 11 days of deadly fighting. IMAGES
US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad holds talks with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after arriving in Kabul as part of a regional tour to push the peace process with the Taliban. On July 28, the Taliban insurgents and the Afghan government agreed on a temporary ceasefire, the third in nearly 19 years, over the Eid al-Adha Muslim festival. IMAGES of Zalmay Khalilzad, Ashraf Ghani and other officials
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.