Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza

A ceasefire has begun in Gaza after Hamas handed over to Israel a list of three captives to be released as part of the deal, Report informs via Al Jazeera.

The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas will take effect at 11:15 am local time (09:15 GMT) on Sunday, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.

Netanyahu’s office also said the release of the three captives would take place after 1400 GMT on Sunday. It also said four other living female hostages would be freed in seven days.