Ceasefire between Israel, Hamas takes effect; what next?

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Friday (Oct. 10) at noon local time. The news signaled the end of a two-year war that left tens of thousands dead.
Men and women gather to pray in the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel.
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Ceasefire between Israel, Hamas takes effect; what next?

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Friday (Oct. 10) at noon local time. The news reportedly signaled the end of a two-year war that left tens of thousands dead.

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The deal calls for Hamas to release 48 Israeli hostages within 72 hours in exchange for more than 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, The World and Everything in It podcast reported. Israeli forces will reportedly withdraw to positions controlling about 53% of Gaza. World leaders hailed the news, while the UN prepared to deliver massive humanitarian aid as discussions begin on Gaza’s postwar future, according to various news outlets.

See related stories:

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israeli gov’t approves Trump peace plan – Christian Post/All Israel News

American Jews and Muslims celebrate ceasefire deal, but cautiously – Religion News Service

Gaza: Israel and Hamas sign agreement; world leaders react – The World and Everything in It podcast

Ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, Israeli military says – Associated Press

Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect, IDF begins pulling back in Gaza – Fox News

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from media reports by The Baptist Paper. 

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