Hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks have begun entering the Gaza Strip from Egypt in accordance with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating two-year war.

Long lines of trucks carrying aid were stationed in Rafah area were starting to enter the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and al-Awja crossings, controlled by Israel, the Egyptian Al-Qahera News reported.

The Israeli defence body in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza, COGAT, said the amount of aid entering Gaza Strip is expected to ramp up on Sunday to around 600 trucks per day.

Egypt said it is sending 400 trucks carrying aid into Gaza on Sunday. The trucks will have to be inspected by Israeli forces before being allowed in.

Associated Press footage showed dozens of trucks cross

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