Displaced Palestinians walk with their belongings past destroyed buildings as they return to their homes in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, after Israel and Hamas agreed to a pause in their war and the release of the remaining hostages. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Troops have started withdrawing from parts of Gaza after the Israeli government approved the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and hostage return deal.

Under the agreement — first unveiled by Trump last week and signed following days of intense negotiations in Egypt — Israel now has 24 hours to withdraw to an agreed line within the Palestinian territory.

Hamas will then have 72 hours to release all remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, while Israel will release hundreds of Pal

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