The deal kicked in at 8:15 am Gaza time on Sunday, nearly three hours after it was scheduled to come into effect.

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.

The anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began at 11:15 local time (09:15 GMT), nearly three hours after ...

The anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, began in Gaza at 11:15 local time (09:15 GMT), nearly three hours ...

The first phase of the deal, which includes a series of hostage and prisoner exchanges, is taking place from today. Meanwhile ...

Gaza ceasefire deal begins as British citizen among first hostages set for release - The ceasefire deal was signed off by ...

Ceasefire in Gaza that was expected to begin today hit delays, possibly stalling the hostage release; the Israeli military ...

An Israeli official confirmed to ABC News that the transfer of hostages to the Red Cross had begun. A spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the government ...

Hamas has now confirmed British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28 - along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher - will be set free ...

The ceasefire in Gaza began at 9.15am UK time, after facing a delay while Israel waited for Hamas to provide the list of hostages to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners ...

A long-awaited ceasefire has started in Gaza following a three-hour delay, bringing respite to the besieged enclave after a bloody 15 months. Follow for live updates.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to begin early Sunday. Follow for live updates.