The Israeli military announced that a ceasefire in Gaza began at noon on Friday, following an agreement with Hamas. As part of the deal, Hamas is expected to release remaining hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, and Israeli troops will partially withdraw from Gaza. The ceasefire opens a 72-hour window for the exchange, with both sides maintaining firm positions on key issues such as disarmament and the future of Gaza. Thousands of Palestinians have started returning north along Gaza's roads, hoping to find their homes intact, while the Israeli military has warned civilians to avoid certain areas where troops remain active. The agreement includes the release of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, though the final list is still under negotiation.