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Live: Israel's Netanyahu says 20 hostages believed alive in Gaza as ceasefire takes effect
The Israeli military said Friday that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at midday local time (0900 GMT), and that troops were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel believes 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, while 28 are deceased. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
The Israeli military said Friday that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at midday local time (0900 GMT), and that troops were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel believes 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, while 28 are deceased. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
