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Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Ceasefire announced more than two hours later than scheduled due to Israel-Hamas dispute over naming captives.

Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire announcement. — Palestinians celebrate in Nuseirat refugee camp [Moiz Salhi/Anadolu]

By News Agencies

Celebrations have erupted across Gaza after a ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory came into effect on Sunday morning.

The ceasefire was announced more than two hours later than scheduled due to a dispute between Israel and Hamas over naming the captives to be freed under the deal.

Earlier on Sunday, Hamas named three captives it plans to release later in the day.

Israel’s cabinet approved the ceasefire on Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States announced the deal.

Palestinians celebrate despite an Israeli delay in the ceasefire — Palestinians celebrate in Deir el-Balah. [Ramadan Abed/Reuters]

The long-awaited ceasefire comes into effect, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Palestinian enclave.

Displaced Palestinians waving national flags cheer as they return to Rafah.

Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive.

Raghd lies in a hospital bed, holding hands with a woman standing

Israeli PM says the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas releases the names of the first phase captives.

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a right to continue military operations in Gaza.

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