Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, thousands of residents began to return to their homes. The Israeli army confirmed that the agreement took effect at 12:00 local time (the same as Kyiv time), as a result of peace negotiations. TRT Haber reports that many Palestinians waiting on Rashida Avenue started heading north to return to their apartments after prolonged hostilities.
On Friday, the Israeli government ratified the peace agreement with Hamas militants, allowing military operations in Gaza to halt for the next 24 hours. This also opens the door for the release of Israeli hostages held in the region within the next 72 hours.