A ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect after a nearly three-hour delay during which Israeli attacks killed at least 19 Palestinians.

    Israel has confirmed receiving the names of the three captives to be freed on the first day of the implementation of the agreement.

    The deal stipulates a pause in fighting and the release of three Israeli captives and about 90 Palestinian prisoners on the first day.

    Thousands of displaced Palestinians pack up their belongings and return to what is left of their homes.

    Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 46,913 Palestinians and wounded 110,750 since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day and more than 200 taken captive.

    Relative of Israeli captive says ‘no other alternative’ except peaceful co-existence

    Udi Goren, the cousin of an Israeli captive held in Gaza, says only peace with the Palestinians will result in Israel’s long-term security.

    “I absolutely think if this deal goes through with the help of our allies, neighbours, the mediators it can create a better future for Gaza. We can live here non-violently, I absolutely believe this,” Goren told Al Jazeera.

    Many Israelis will now demand their leaders ensure Israel is safe in the future, he said, noting “hatred and animosity is still at its peak”.

    “We’ll see great pressure to see a better future for Israel. If you look at it from the Israeli perspective, this new government and the rebuilding of Gaza means security for Israel, and for the Gazans it means a better life,” he added. “There is no other alternative.”

    200 aid trucks arrive at Karem Abu Salem crossing: Report

    About 200 aid delivery trucks, including 20 carrying fuel, have begun arriving at the Israeli-controlled Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing ahead of entry into the Gaza Strip, two Egyptian sources told Reuters.

    The trucks were using the entry point pending completion of maintenance at the Rafah border crossing into southern Gaza from Egypt, the sources told the news agency.

    Hamas says expects list ‘shortly’ from Israel of 90 Palestinian prisoners to be freed

    The Palestinian group has issued a statement saying it is awaiting a list of 90 prisoners to be released by Israel as part of the captive-prisoner exchange on the first day of the ceasefire.

    “The occupation is expected to hand over shortly a list containing the names of 90 prisoners from the categories of women and children who are set to be released on the first day of the ceasefire,” Hamas said.

    It added that the deal stipulated “the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for one civilian detainee”.

    The view from the rubble of Jabalia refugee camp

    Journalist Jihad Abu Shmaleh has shared a video on Instagram, in which he is calling to prayer from atop of one of the destroyed homes in Jabalia refugee camp, in northern Gaza.

    The view captured in the video, which has been verified by Al Jazeera, shows the mass destruction of Jabalia stretched as far as the eye can see.