The announcement follows the Israeli Cabinet's approval of a ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, which includes the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has officially come into effect as of noon local time on Friday, news agency AP reported, quoting the Israeli military. Israel also stated that its troops have begun withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines.

The announcement follows the Israeli Cabinet's approval of a ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, which includes the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Read More

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