As ceasefire begins, Palestinians return to ruins in Gaza

The military confirmed the start of the ceasefire Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages, around 20 of them believed to be alive, are to be released by Monday. Palestinians said heavy shelling in parts of Gaza earlier on Friday had mostly stopped after the military’s announcement.

Hamas says ready to release hostages, hand over power after Trump’s threat

Trump appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the attack on Tuesday. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally, but key mediators Egypt and Qatar have said some elements need further negotiation.

Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, shocks Gulf allies of US

Hamas confirmed the deaths and said one of the intended targets, chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya, survived the strike. However, his son and the director of his office were killed, according to the group. A Qatari official was also reported among the casualties.

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