Israel began to reposition troops Friday as the clock started on the first phase of an agreement for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

It’s been two years since Hamas’ attack on October 7 led to Israel’s war in Gaza and life in the enclave has never been harder. With at least 67,173 people killed and another 169,780 injured,

Thousands of Palestinians have begun returning from southern Gaza to Gaza City, weeks after fleeing the Israeli offensive that turned much of the city into rubble. Footage showed large numbers walking north up damaged narrow coastal roads towards the ruined buildings of the territory's biggest city.

White House director of communications Steven Cheung responded to Obama celebrating the Gaza deal without mentioning Trump.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.

Along the damaged narrow coastal roads, some waved Palestinian flags and flashed victory signs. But the prevailing mood was one of exhaustion. Many appeared weak and malnourished after months of displacement, hunger and fear.

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Brent and U.S. crude futures fell more than $2 a barrel, or over 3%, on Friday as confidence grew the Gaza peace agreement between Israel and Hamas was taking hold.Brent crude futures were down $2.16,