Israel leaves UN Human Rights Council; US defence secretary says Pentagon prepared to look at all options for Gaza.

Israel leaves UN Human Rights Council; US dAfter 15 months of Israel’s invasion, ceasefire goes into effect at 2:15pm PKT on January 19

Truce terms include releasing 33 hostages for nearly 2,000 prisoners over six weeks

Hamas and Israel exchange hostages and prisoners in two swaps so far

Palestinians return to devastated areas in Gaza, aid trucks deliver relief

Over 47,000 Palestinians, 400 Israeli soldiers dead; nearly all of Gaza displaced

Multi-billion dollar challenges ahead to reconstruct decimated enclave

Hardliners oppose ceasefire in Israel, future governance of Gaza remains unclearefence secretary says Pentagon prepared to look at all options for Gaza.