Overview

• The Israeli military said the ceasefire is in force and forces have repositioned to agreed lines, allowing northbound movement via the Al-Rashid coastal road and the Salah al-Din route while cautioning that some areas remain extremely dangerous.
• Gaza’s civil defense reported roughly 200,000 people trekking back toward Gaza City as residents described the first quiet night after months of bombardment.
• Returnees found widespread devastation with little or no basic services, and medical teams reported Al Rantisi hospital in Gaza City was completely destroyed.
• Bodies continue to be recovered from the rubble, with at least 33 reported by Al-Shifa’s director and at least 55 reported by rescue teams in Gaza City.
• A 72-hour period began for the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian detainees in Israel, and authorities published a list of 250 detainees slated for exchange.