LIVE: Gaza ceasefire comes into effect, Israeli military says - as all living hostages to be released within 72 hours
The ceasefire came into effect just after 12pm local time.
The ceasefire in Gaza has officially come into effect, Israel's military has said.
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It was enacted at 12pm local time (10am UK time), according to the Israeli Defence Force (IDF)
In a statement released on Telegram, the force said soldiers "began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines" from 12:00 local time (10:00 BST).
"IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area and will continue to remove any immediate threat," it added. .
It comes after an Israeli cabinet meeting on Friday to ratify the deal after Israel and Hamas agreed to the initial phases of a plan to end fighting in Gaza in Egypt on Thursday.
Sir Keir Starmer earlier described the agreement as a “moment of profound relief that will be felt around the world”.
The US president said late on Wednesday that the warring parties have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.
Trump's announcement was greeted with celebrations in the streets of both nations and emotional reactions from families, who learned they might see their loved ones again soon.
His Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, have arrived in Israel ahead of the expected deal, which is expected to come into effect "immediately".
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Responding to the news, Sir Keir said: “I welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
“This is a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world, but particularly for the hostages, their families, and for the civilian population of Gaza, who have all endured unimaginable suffering over the last two years.”
The “tireless diplomatic efforts” of the US, as well as Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have been crucial in moving towards peace, the Prime Minister said.
He added: “This agreement must now be implemented in full, without delay, and accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“We call on all parties to meet the commitments they have made, to end the war, and to build the foundations for a just and lasting end to the conflict and a sustainable path to a long-term peace. The UK will support these crucial immediate steps and the next stage of talks to ensure the full implementation of the peace plan.”
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What will happen in the coming days
Now that Israel has signed off on the ceasefire deal, several short and long term things have been set in motion.
Now that the deal is done, here are the four things that are expected to happen immediately.
1. Israeli troops will withdraw
The Israeli military will withdraw to a line that will leave it in control of about 53% of the Strip. This is the first of three stages of Israeli withdrawal.
2. A swap of hostages and bodies
In the next 72 hours, Hamas must release all 20 of the hostages believed to be alive.
The return of the bodies of the 28 deceased hostages would follow, although it is not clear how long that could take.
Israel would then release about 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails and 1,700 detainees from Gaza.
According to Trump's plan, Israel will also return the bodies of 15 Gazans for the remains of each Israeli hostage.
3. Humanitarian aid would enter Gaza
Hundreds of aid lorries will now enter Gaza, where a famine was confirmed by experts in August.
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Billboard thanks Trump in Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump has appeared on a billboard in Tel Aviv.
The sign thanks him for his peace plan.
Netanyahu issues stark warning
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address shortly after the ceasefire came into effect.
He said Israel is "gripping Hamas from all sides in preparation for the next stages of the plan".
Mr Netanyahu said on Hamas disarming and withdrawing from Gaza: "If this is achieved the easy way - so be it; if not - it will be achieved the hard way."
He said Israeli troops will remain in Gaza to keep the pressure on Hamas.
Israel pulls troops back after ceasefire confirmed
Israel's military announced the ceasefire agreement went into effect from 10am UK time.
Israeli troops in Gaza have been redeploying to the agreed withdrawal line.
Pictured: Palestinians return
Palestinians walk along Al-Rashid road as they return to Gaza City.
Donald Trump plans Gaza summit during Egypt visit next week
US President Donald Trump is planning to host a summit of world leaders on Gaza during his upcoming visit to Egypt, according to four sources who spoke to Axios.
Mr Trump is due to arrive in Israel on Monday, where he’ll deliver a speech before Israel’s parliament, before travelling on to Egypt.
He is then expected to take part in a signing ceremony with other guarantors of the Gaza agreement - Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
Sources told Axios the summit is likely to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, where negotiations over the Gaza deal recently took place, on Tuesday morning.
It could be moved to Monday depending on scheduling.
Israeli Minister insists Donald Trump 'deserves Nobel Peace Prize’
Writing exclusively for LBC, Sharren Haskel has said that the US President must receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in bringing about the deal which will see Israeli hostages released in the next three days.
"The Nobel Peace Prize should honour leadership that produces durable change, not empty symbolism.
"The events of this week - the cabinet approval of a Trump-backed plan, the imminent release of hostages, and the international architecture to monitor a ceasefire - are the kind of tangible outcomes the Prize was meant to acknowledge".
UN to begin large-scale deliveries into Gaza
The United Nations says it will begin ramping up deliveries of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday.
The announcement comes after the Israeli military confirmed that a ceasefire came into effect at 10am UK time.
Under the terms of the truce, Hamas has 72 hours to release all Israeli hostages — both alive and dead — in exchange for Israel freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, along with 1,700 Gazans detained after the October 7 attacks.
Both sides say humanitarian aid entering Gaza is set to rise to as many as 600 trucks a day.
Trucks line up at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border in March.Hundreds of thousands of protesters expected on weekend march
Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to gather in central London on Saturday.
A counter protest organised by Stop The Hate is expected to take place at the junction of Aldwych and the Strand, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The Met made reference to recent Government proposals to give police greater powers to restrict repeat protests but said that "at this time, the law remains unchanged".
Almost 500 people were arrested at last week’s protest, with the majority on suspicion of supporting the banned terror organisation Palestine Action.
Pro-Palestinian protesters holding a placards at a "Lift The Ban" demonstration, referencing Palestine Action, in Trafalgar Square.UK, France and Germany welcome Gaza ceasefire
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The nations, in a joint E3 statement, said it is "now of utmost importance" that all parties are held to their obligations in full.
"We stand ready to support further talks on the next stages of the plan and to contribute to it," the statement said.
"As part of this effort, we agree that the UN Security Council should give its full backing to the plan and support its implementation.
"We commit to supporting substantive humanitarian aid packages through UN agencies to be delivered as soon as the ceasefire enters into effect."
Starmer, Macron and Merz travelling to Kiev in May.