Hamas prepares to free three hostages as aid trucks arrive at border crossing, but fears abound over fragility of deal
Israel and Hamas have begun a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza that started hours behind schedule amid growing concerns over the fragility of the deal to end 15 months of brutal war.
The truce came into force a day before the inauguration of the US president Donald Trump, who had demanded an end to the fighting in Gaza. Hamas was preparing to release three Israeli women held hostage – including the joint UK citizen Emily Damari – in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
