Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner swap.

The truce between Israel and Hamas has come into effect following an agreement in three phases, which includes the release of prisoners and a gradual ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the start of the ceasefire until Hamas released the names of the hostages. The first phase includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners. Palestinians in Gaza celebrated the truce. The Israeli military withdrew from several locations in Gaza. Despite the truce, the Israeli minister of