"The ceasefire is to take effect within 24 hours of the vote, Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian said. During that window, Israeli forces are to withdraw from parts of Gaza - including most urban population centers - while retaining control of about half of the enclave. Humanitarian aid is to be surged to a population that has suffered hunger and deprivation."
"Hamas and allied militants will then have 72 hours to hand over the remaining 20 hostages believed to be alive, as well as bodies of 28 deceased hostages, she said. Celebrations broke out among Palestinians in Gaza and hostage families in Tel Aviv on Thursday after hearing the news that the sides had reached an agreement in principle. All of Netanyahu's objectives for the war in Gaza "have now been achieved," Bedrosian said. "This is a momentous day.""
Israeli ministers approved an initial ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza aimed at ending two years of war. The plan calls for the release of about 48 Israeli hostages, living and dead, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and a halt to bombardment. The ceasefire is to begin within 24 hours, with Israeli forces withdrawing from parts of Gaza while retaining control of roughly half the enclave and humanitarian aid being surged. Hamas and allied militants will have 72 hours to hand over 20 hostages believed alive and 28 bodies. Celebrations erupted among Palestinians and hostage families, but ongoing strikes and unresolved details underscore the pact's fragility. Mediators and world leaders praised President Donald Trump’s role, Egypt’s president publicly congratulated him, and a symbolic signing ceremony in Egypt was planned.
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