Tens of thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza after a ceasefire was announced, with Israeli troops pulling back and hopes rising for an end to the conflict. The ceasefire deal, brokered with significant involvement from President Donald Trump, includes the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners by Israel. Trump hailed the agreement as a breakthrough for peace in the Middle East and plans to visit Israel and Egypt for further talks and a summit with world leaders. Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated willingness to step back from governing Gaza, though they reject foreign oversight, and credit Trump's personal intervention for the progress made in negotiations.