Israel has attacked a number of locations in the past few hours, and we got reports from the Israeli military confirming that its forces would not carry out offensive operations but will only withdraw once the ceasefire takes effect, reports Al Jazeera.
For Palestinians, the cessation of the fighting and Israeli air raids will give a real chance and window for relief, but for now, people are still waiting to see the ceasefire take effect and to witness a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has approved the first phase of the deal, while Hamas’s chief negotiator said that he has received guarantees from the US and other mediators that the first phase will lead to a lasting, permanent end to the war on Gaza.
US President Trump said that Israeli captives will be released from Gaza on “Monday or Tuesday” as part of a ceasefire and captive-exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.
US administration officials said 200 troops will be deployed to Israel to support the ceasefire, but they would not enter Gaza.
Despite news of the deal, Israel has continued its attacks on the Strip, including an air strike on a house in Gaza City that killed at least four Palestinians and injured dozens more.
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