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Biden and Johnson sign New Atlantic Charter ahead of G7 summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed the New Atlantic Charter on 10 June 2021, a symbolic update to the 1941 original, during their first face-to-face meeting in Carbis Bay, England.

Qatari foreign minister pledges $500m for Gaza reconstruction

Qatar's foreign minister announces $500m in aid for Gaza following a ceasefire, with funds to support rebuilding homes and public services damaged in recent conflict.

Ten more bodies are found under the rubble of bombed buildings in Gaza, thereby bringing the Palestinian death toll to 243.

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11 days of conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on 21 May 2021, ending 11 days of violence that killed 248 people in Gaza and 12 in Israel. Egypt facilitated the agreement, which was observed by both sides.

Death toll from the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza rise to at least 217 Palestinians killed, including 63 children.

Hamas rocket kills two Thai workers and injures ten others in southern Israel, thereby bringing the death toll in the country to 12

Gaza death toll from Israeli airstrikes reaches 212, including 61 children

Netanyahu orders continued IDF strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu directed the IDF to maintain operations against Hamas and terror targets in Gaza, including strikes on a naval unit and tunnel network. He confirmed the approval of operational plans with senior security officials.