The initial four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began today in Gaza.
The agreement includes the release of at least 50 hostages by Hamas and the release of dozens of Palestinians from Israeli prisons.
Despite alarms sounding near Gaza, there is no immediate report of ongoing violence, raising hope for the planned hostage releases later today.
The cease-fire started at 7 a.m. local time, with the Israeli military completing operational preparations.
However, it’s emphasized that the suspension of hostilities is temporary, and the IDF warns that the northern Gaza Strip remains a dangerous war zone, restricting movement there.
