Israeli forces are unlikely to move further out of Gaza for some time, according to Sky News' military analyst, as he said there's still "huge ambiguity" surrounding the ceasefire deal.

Speaking as a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza took effect on Friday, Professor Michael Clarke said skirmishes between the warring parties are likely, as Israel has made it "very clear" that any seemingly threatening actions would be met with a response.

Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to a first phase of a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, and which aims to bring the two-year conflict to an end.

Image: Map of the region

Image: Initial IDF withdrawal line

Under the agreement, Hamas have 72 hours to release all hostages, alive or dead, now the initial withdrawal of Israeli troops

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