New Delhi, Oct 10: A ceasefire 3between Israel and Hamas has now come into effect after Israeli troops began withdrawing from parts of Gaza early Friday morning, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), BBC reported.

The IDF said its forces had repositioned “along the lines agreed under the Trump plan,” adding that troops would “continue to remove any immediate threat” even as the ceasefire holds.

Somewhat relieved, Palestinians in thousands have started returning to their homes. The development follows the Israeli government’s approval of a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, which could mark a turning point in the two-year-old war.

Under the agreement, Hamas has 72 hours to release all remaining Israeli hostages, while Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian detaine

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