Israel-Hamas war live: Mixed feelings for Gaza residents as truce starts

Many displaced Palestinians have attempted to reach their homes in northern Gaza, despite the Israeli military’s warnings.

At least two people were shot and killed by Israeli troops and another 11 were wounded in the legs, according to AP. A journalist with the news agency saw the two bodies and the wounded as they arrived at a hospital.

This leaflet was dropped on Rafah in southern Gaza says the war is not over yet and calls northern Gaza a combat zone.

The army says it has prepared several locations dedicated to the initial reception of the released captives, including with necessary medical provisions and support.

“After the initial reception and medical treatment, the released hostages will continue to hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families,” it said in a statement.

The Israeli army added that four helicopters with medical teams and soldiers on board will be tasked with completing the return of the captives after their reception.

Ghazi Hamad, member of Hamas’s political bureau, says the group is open to negotiating to release even more civilian captives currently held in Gaza, including men.

However, in regards to Israeli soldiers held captive, Hamad told Al Jazeera, “This is another story”.

“At this phase, we are talking about the civilian hostages. Regarding others, we are looking for a comprehensive swap and exchange to release all [7,200] prisoners in Israeli detention centres. This is our goal and aim,” Hamad said.

“But we will wait and see. We have full patience, power and energy to do that … Israel must release all the prisoners, and we are ready to release the Israeli soldiers.”

Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara says he has not been able to confirm if the 23 Thai workers held as captives in Gaza are set to be released.

Thailand’s foreign minister said preparations to receive the hostages if and when they are released are under way.

Bahiddha-Nukara’s Iranian counterpart, serving as an intermediary with Hamas, told him there would be “good news soon”.

He said Qatari officials, who mediated the truce agreement, will have a meeting about the matter, and by this afternoon, Thai officials are expecting to know more.