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A six-week initial ceasefire phase agreed by Israel and Hamas includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from central Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, as well as an increase in aid and for hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinian detainees.

Israel delayed the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza for two days because they accused Hamas of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement by not releasing Yehoud, a civilian, on Saturday. Palestinians began returning to the north on Monday morning after negotiations.

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians streamed into Gaza’s most heavily destroyed area on Monday after Israel opened the north for the first time since the early weeks of the war with Hamas, a dramatic reversal of their exodus 15 months ago.

Asher Pizem, 35, from the Israeli city of Sderot, said the deal had merely postponed Israel's next confrontation with Hamas. He also criticized Israel for allowing aid into Gaza, saying it would ...

Released Romi Gonen embraces loved ones at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, after being held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 19, 2025. Maayan Toaf/GPO/Handout via REUTERS

The Digital Center in Sderot reports that the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has led to a new wave of hate speech and antisemitism on social media.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it is set to release later on Sunday.

Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.

Gazans allowed to return north under terms of ceasefire Residents in Sderot say they fear another militant attack Scanners check for concealed weapons in vehicles SDEROT, Israel, Jan 27 (Reuters ...

Residents of western Negev worry about security after ceasefire with Hamas but are defiant in their will to stay. 'I'm not giving Hamas that victory,' says Netiv Ha'asara resident