Families of Israeli hostages are celebrating after the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO

Israeli hostages might be released as early as Saturday under a US plan to end the war in Gaza and the country's military will complete the first part of a partial withdrawal from the enclave within 24 hours of the deal being signed.

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The signing of the agreement on the first stage of US President Donald Trump's initiative for Gaza is expected to take place at noon, Israel time, on Thursday (8pm AEDT), a source briefed on details of the agreement said.

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