Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation. A man surveys the destruction in his Gaza City apartment, Oct 10, after returning home following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release. (AP Photo)

New Delhi: The release of 48 hostages under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement could begin as early as Monday, October 13, morning, with 20 survivors and 28 bodies being handed over. The Israeli army completed its initial withdrawal from Gaza by Friday afternoon, giving Hamas 72 hours to complete the withdrawal.

Agreement to end Gaza war

On Monday, discussions on an agreement to end the Gaza war will take place in Egypt. More than 20 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, will participate.

On the other hand, Hamas has refused to attend the official

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