Israel is reporting one of its deadliest days in Gaza in months as its military says seven soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack

The Israeli military said seven soldiers were killed in a single attack in southern Gaza on Tuesday, the military's deadliest day in the territory since it broke a ceasefire with Hamas in March.

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement