Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds

Summary

Thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds, with a planned international summit and hostage releases imminent.

Key Points
  • Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, allowing Palestinians to return to Gaza homes.
  • US-brokered agreement includes Israeli troop withdrawal and planned hostage releases by Hamas.
  • International summit in Egypt will discuss permanent peace terms, with US President Trump attending.
  • Israel to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners following hostage release, while aid influx begins to Gaza.
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