Israel strikes southern Gaza

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Israel has carried out an airstrike on the Gazan city of Rafah in response to what it said was Hamas breaking their ceasefire agreement. Hamas says it is committed to the ceasefire and alleges that Israel "continues to breach the agreement".

Also on the programme: thieves have broken into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stolen jewellery that France's interior minister described as priceless; and Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to stop fighting so that talks can take place to end their cross-border dispute.

(Photo: A drone view shows tents of displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on 18 October. Credit: Reuters)

19 Oct 9AM English United Kingdom News

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