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Israel says Gaza ceasefire is now in effect

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are travelling back to the north of Gaza.

Israeli military has confirmed the ceasefire agreement with Hamas had come into effect. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ correspondents say most of the Palestinians who have returned to Gaza city have been shocked at the scale of destruction. Hamas now has 72 hours to release all the remaining Israeli hostages, dead and alive. Israel is set to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. We speak to our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet who has been reporting from Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. We also hear from residents in Gaza.

Venezuela's opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, has described her Nobel Peace Prize as an immense recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans. We get reaction from Venezualans and speak to our reporter.

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister, the Elysee Palace has said, fending off speculation that fresh elections could be imminent. We speak to our correspondent in Paris.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon.

(Photo: Israeli military vehicles pull back from some areas of Gaza as part of the agreement. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

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