Overview

• Israel’s military says the ceasefire began at noon Friday local time, with forces redeploying to agreed lines while retaining control of roughly 53% of Gaza.
• Large-scale returns of displaced people began immediately, with Gaza Civil Defense estimating about 200,000 residents moved back toward the north.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 48 hostages remain in Gaza, including 20 alive and 28 deceased, as the 72-hour window for releasing all captives and remains gets underway.
• Israel published exchange lists that include 250 security prisoners and about 1,722 Gaza detainees, excluding high-profile figures such as Marwan Barghouti.
• About 200 U.S. personnel are being deployed to supervise and observe implementation alongside regional partners, and talks are set to open on a second phase covering Hamas disarmament and further Israeli withdrawals.