ISRAEL has agreed a ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas after 11 days of bombing in Gaza which has killed more than 240 people including children.

The Israeli Government's security cabinet has approved an end to the campaign, which has seen rockets fired between Gaza and Israel, and the destruction of civilian buildings in Palestine including a press centre home to the Associated Press and Al-Jazeera.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed Israel’s announcement of a ceasefire, and has called for leaders in the region to “find a durable solution” that “prevents terrorism, ends the cycle of violence and delivers a sustainable and just peace”.

The move by Israel came hours after the UK Government pledged to provide a £3.2 million aid package for civilians under attack in the region.

Britain will be contributing to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funds which are being collected to provide food, water and emergency shelter for Palestinians affected by the violence, Minister for the Middle East James Cleverly announced on Thursday.

This came after UNRWA launched an emergency appeal calling for extra support.

High levels of poverty are also rampant in Gaza and this is expected to increase from affecting 53 per cent of the population this year to 64 per cent.

The bombing in Palestine by Israeli forces led to mass scale protests across the world last weekend, with people taking to the streets demanding serious international action be taken against Israel in reaction to its action in Gaza, and the launching of rockets by Hamas has also been condemned.

There was widespread shock last week when Israeli forces were seen storming the Al-Asqa Mosque in Jerusalem - one of Islam's holiest sites - while Palestinians prayed and observed Ramadan, using tear gas and sound grenades.

Tensions have been growing due to the attempted eviction from their homes of Palestinian citizens by Israelis claiming their land in the Shaikh Jarrah district of Jerusalem.