A ceasefire has begun in Gaza after Hamas handed over to Israel an inventory of three captives to be launched as a part of the deal.
The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas will take impact at 11:15am native time (09:15 GMT) on Sunday, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace stated.
Netanyahu’s workplace additionally stated the discharge of the three captives would happen after 1400 GMT on Sunday. It additionally stated 4 different dwelling feminine hostages can be freed in seven days.
The spokesperson of Qatar’s Overseas Ministry confirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun.
“Concerning reviews when the ceasefire will start in Gaza, we verify that the names of the three hostages to be launched in the present day have been handed over to the Israeli aspect,” Majed al-Ansari stated.
Forward of the ceasefire’s agreed implementation at 0630 GMT, Netanyahu stated it couldn’t take impact till Hamas gave the names of the captives up for launch on Sunday.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reporting from Khan Younis in southern Gaza stated hundreds of Palestinians will now be on the point of go to areas they weren’t allowed to earlier than – together with Jabalia and Rafah, in northern and southern Gaza respectively.
“Since this morning folks right here have been ready for the ceasefire to take impact, and begin shifting in direction of Rafah. We additionally noticed lots of people placing collectively their baggage … on the point of begin going again,” she stated.
“However these folks additionally know that almost all of their homes aren’t even there. Most of their homes aren’t standing anymore. Nonetheless, most Palestinians say they’re going to place their tents on high of the rubble. They miss their neighbourhoods … or no matter is left of it.”
The Authorities Media Workplace in Gaza says hundreds of Palestinian law enforcement officials have been deployed within the territory “as a part of a authorities plan to keep up safety and order throughout varied governorates”, including that municipalities have began “reopening and rehabilitating streets”.
“Authorities ministries and establishments are absolutely ready to start operations in keeping with the federal government plan to make sure the swift and gradual return of regular life,” it stated the assertion, including that the return of displaced folks will start seven days after the ceasefire comes into impact.
Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli army continued its attacks in Gaza, killing no less than 19 Palestinians and wounding 36 others, the Civil Defence in Gaza stated.
