An Israel-Hamas ceasefire went into effect at noon local time (5 a.m. Eastern) Friday as part of the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Gaza.The 72-hour period for Hamas to release all remaining hostages has begun. Israeli officials say 48 hostages are still in Gaza, including 20 who are believed to be alive.Palestinians who left northern Gaza during the fighting began trekking back to the area and searching the ruins for bodies.President Trump expressed confidence that a ceasefire will hold. He will visit Israel on Monday to mark the ceasefire and hostage deal, delivering an address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Do you think that Israel will honor the ceasefire ?

