Israel ceases fire and Gazans start returning home

Summary

Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza, beginning troop withdrawals as displaced Palestinians start returning home. The truce, pushed by US President Donald Trump, triggers a 72-hour deadline for Hamas to release hostages and sees Israel plan prisoner releases.

Key Points
  • Israel declared a ceasefire and started pulling back troops in Gaza.
  • Thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning to their homes after two years of conflict.
  • The truce was pushed by US President Donald Trump and involves a planned release of hostages by Hamas.
  • Israel published a list of Palestinian prisoners it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal.
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