Source: Reuters
“Israeli troops began pulling back from some parts of Gaza on Friday under a ceasefire deal with Hamas, and some residents returned to shattered neighbourhoods amid confusion over when hostilities will be suspended after two years of warfare. … Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire with Hamas in the early hours of Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that. The first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza calls for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian [hostages], and the start of a withdrawal of Israeli troops.” (10/10/25)