Israeli attacks have continued in parts of the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least 16 people. Photo: AP PHOTO

The war in the Gaza Strip has "not yet" ended, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, describing the release of the hostages held by Hamas as the first phase while details on what happens after that still need to be worked out.

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He said Hamas had "basically" agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal and the framework for releasing the hostages, while meetings were underway to co-ordinate the logistics of that.

"They have also agreed, in principle and generalities,

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