The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.

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BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory.

BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.

More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.