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Palestinians inspect the damage of a destroyed house following Israeli airstrikes in the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. A four-day truce announced Wednesday will free dozens of Israeli hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It will also bring a large influx of aid to the besieged territory.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman

Toronto man says daughter dead in Gaza blast after son turned back at border

Other families able to cross into Egypt but need help getting to Canada

Palestinians inspect the damage of a destroyed house following Israeli airstrikes in the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. A four-day truce announced Wednesday will free dozens of Israeli hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It will also bring a large influx of aid to the besieged territory.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman
Families and friends of about 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring them home during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Israel’s Cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has continued for more than six weeks. The Israeli government said that under an outline of the deal, Hamas is to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in its Oct. 7 attack over a four-day period. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Truce-for-hostages deal set to bring 4-day pause to Gaza conflict

Agreement brings hope more Canadians will soon be able to leave the Gaza Strip

Families and friends of about 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring them home during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Israel’s Cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has continued for more than six weeks. The Israeli government said that under an outline of the deal, Hamas is to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in its Oct. 7 attack over a four-day period. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is closely watching a potential deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages. Joly speaks during a news conference concerning the situation in Israel, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Joly says Canada watching closely, hoping Israel/Hamas strike hostage deal

‘Our objective right now is that finally, humanitarian pauses (will be) allowed to happen’

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is closely watching a potential deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages. Joly speaks during a news conference concerning the situation in Israel, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke calls for peace in the Middle East

Heated Gaza conflict protest clears B.C. city’s council chambers

Only people speaking to items on Surrey’s public hearing agenda were allowed back in chambers

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke calls for peace in the Middle East
Palestinians look for survivors inside the remains of a destroyed building following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman

Families await word on whether 135 Canadians cleared to leave Gaza left

As of Friday 376 Canadians and their relatives have been able to leave the Palestinian territory

Palestinians look for survivors inside the remains of a destroyed building following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman
A Palestinian woman reacts over the body of a child as she sits by bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp, at the Indonesian hospital, northern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ahmed Alarini)

31 ‘very sick’ babies evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital

Hundreds of trauma patients remain stuck, according to WHO team

A Palestinian woman reacts over the body of a child as she sits by bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp, at the Indonesian hospital, northern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ahmed Alarini)
A new batch of people with ties to Canada desperate to flee escalating violence in the Gaza Strip has been approved to leave the besieged territory as of today. Palestinians with Canadian passports who were evacuated from Gaza sit in a bus at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, late Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tarek Wajeh

List of people cleared to leave Gaza Strip via Egypt includes 135 Canadians

376 Canadians, permanent residents and their relatives have been able to leave so far

A new batch of people with ties to Canada desperate to flee escalating violence in the Gaza Strip has been approved to leave the besieged territory as of today. Palestinians with Canadian passports who were evacuated from Gaza sit in a bus at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, late Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tarek Wajeh
Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli strike on Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt

376 Canadians, permanent residents and relatives have been able to leave the Palestinian territory

Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli strike on Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)
Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Hatem Ali

Trudeau reconfirms support to Israel in wake of Netanyahu rebuke

PM says he also emphasized importance of protecting civilians and minimizing casualties

Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Hatem Ali
Palestinians look for survivors following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. A group of 59 B.C. politicians representing local government have signed an open letter to the Canadian government calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Fatima Shbair

59 B.C. politicians sign letter calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Open letter also calls for support for unrestricted access to humanitarian aid, release of all hostages

Palestinians look for survivors following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. A group of 59 B.C. politicians representing local government have signed an open letter to the Canadian government calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Fatima Shbair
Palestinians line up for food during the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah on Monday, November 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

Palestinians call for evacuation of hundreds of patients and newborns from Gaza’s largest hospital

Palestinian authorities proposed a Red Cross-supervised evacuation of a hospital beset by…

Palestinians line up for food during the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah on Monday, November 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)
Palestinians arrive at the border crossing to Egypt in Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Canadians who escaped the Gaza Strip are desperate to help the family they behind, but say Canada’s definition of family means their loved ones’ lives are in danger indefinitely. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Hatem Ali

Gaza evacuees question Canada’s policy for who it will help evacuate

Some evacuees say Canada’s restrictions meant they had to leave loved ones behind

Palestinians arrive at the border crossing to Egypt in Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Canadians who escaped the Gaza Strip are desperate to help the family they behind, but say Canada’s definition of family means their loved ones’ lives are in danger indefinitely. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Hatem Ali
Israeli soldiers walk past houses destroyed by Hamas militants in Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Israel’s consul general in Toronto says Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver has been found dead. She was previously believed to be taken hostage in the Hamas attack on her community near the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ariel Schalit

Canadian feared taken hostage in Hamas attack dead in Israel, reports say

Peace activist Vivian Silver has been found dead, according to media and government sources

Israeli soldiers walk past houses destroyed by Hamas militants in Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Israel’s consul general in Toronto says Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver has been found dead. She was previously believed to be taken hostage in the Hamas attack on her community near the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ariel Schalit
Adva Rozenblit mourns over the coffin of her son staff Sgt. Gilad Rozenblit , 21, in Kibbutz Ginegar, northern Israel, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023. He was killed during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.(AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Medics and patients stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals

Patients include about a dozen premature babies

Adva Rozenblit mourns over the coffin of her son staff Sgt. Gilad Rozenblit , 21, in Kibbutz Ginegar, northern Israel, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023. He was killed during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.(AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Palestinians wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Fatima Shbair
Palestinians wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Fatima Shbair
People take part in a Pro-Palestine rally in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

As the latest war between Israel and Hamas intensified half a world…

People take part in a Pro-Palestine rally in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Palestinians and foreign aid workers wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Fatima Shbair

Border still closed between Gaza and Egypt as Canadians wait

A U.S. spokesperson told reporters the closure was because of a ‘security circumstance’

Palestinians and foreign aid workers wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Fatima Shbair
Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Hatem Ali

Flow of Canadians out of Gaza stops as Trudeau pleads for end to violence

Prime Minister makes plea that officials get back on track to a two-state solution for conflict

Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Hatem Ali
A Palestinian Hamas policeman guards the departure gate of the Gaza seaport as fishing boats prepare to attempt to sail for Europe, carrying people including students and medical patients unable to leave through overland crossings, as a protest against the blockade of Gaza, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. In May Palestinian activists also set sail in defiance of years of an Israeli and Egyptian naval blockade on the Gaza Strip but were turned back by Israel. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

59 Canadians and people connected to them have departed Gaza for Egypt

‘Finally, the first group of Canadians were evacuated out of Gaza’

A Palestinian Hamas policeman guards the departure gate of the Gaza seaport as fishing boats prepare to attempt to sail for Europe, carrying people including students and medical patients unable to leave through overland crossings, as a protest against the blockade of Gaza, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. In May Palestinian activists also set sail in defiance of years of an Israeli and Egyptian naval blockade on the Gaza Strip but were turned back by Israel. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
Palestinians and foreign aid workers wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Canadians looking to flee Gaza continue to await confirmation on when they can cross into Egypt, with no official announcement yet from Global Affairs Canada on a date or time, one month after the latest Israel-Hamas war began. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Fatima Shbair

Canadians finally starting to make their way out of war-torn Gaza

A cohort of Canadian citizens and their loved ones have been given the green light today

Palestinians and foreign aid workers wait to cross into Egypt at Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Canadians looking to flee Gaza continue to await confirmation on when they can cross into Egypt, with no official announcement yet from Global Affairs Canada on a date or time, one month after the latest Israel-Hamas war began. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Fatima Shbair