"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that a ceasefire has officially been effect in Gaza since midday, local time (0900 GMT) after troops withdrew to pre-agreed positions. "Since 12:00, IDF troops began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages." The updated deployment line has been referred to as the "yellow line," after its color in the plan for the future of Gaza proposed by US President Trump."
"According to the ceasefire agreement, the Palestinian group Hamas now has 72 hours to release all remaining living hostages of which there are believed to be 20. In return, Israel has agreed to release 250 Palestinian prisoners currently serving life sentences. On Friday, Israeli army radio reported that, following "last-minute" changes, 11 of those would now be Hamas-affiliated prisoners rather than detainees linked to Fatah, as previously planned."
"The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza. Some Palestinians should be able to return to their neighborhoods following two years of war. There are believed to be still 48 hostages still in Gaza, fewer than half of whom are alive. US to deploy 200 troops to help monitor the ceasefire deal, but they will not enter Gaza."
A ceasefire came into effect after Israeli troops withdrew to pre-agreed positions and repositioned along updated deployment lines. Hamas has 72 hours to release remaining living hostages, with estimates putting those alive at around 20, and earlier references to 48 hostages. Israel agreed to release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, with 11 of those recently described as Hamas-affiliated after last-minute adjustments. Several hundred Palestinian prisoners are part of the broader exchange framework. The US will deploy 200 troops to help monitor the ceasefire agreement, but these forces will not enter Gaza. Some Palestinians may be able to return to their neighborhoods after two years of war.
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