Palestinians are beginning to return to Gaza’s north as the Israeli military says a ceasefire is now in effect.

Forces have pulled back to the lines agreed under the US President Donald Trump plan, but will continue to deal with any immediate threat.

Hamas now has 72 hours to release all Israeli hostages, while Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian detainees.

This comes after the Israeli government approved the first phase of Trump’s ceasefire and hostage return deal.

Under the deal, aid trucks are expected to start surging to help Gaza’s two million people, most of whom have been displaced.