UN says Gaza ceasefire 'must hold,' as first phase due to expire

The relevant parties have begun intensive talks to discuss the next phases of the truce agreement, amid ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of the previously agreed understandings."

The State Information Service of mediator Egypt said in a statement on Thursday

We were in hell, and we came out of hell. Today is my real day of birth,

said one prisoner, Yahya Shraideh

For a year and four months my legs were shackled with chains with very, very heavy locks that cut into your flesh,

Sharabi said

The ceasefire and hostage release deal must hold. The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal,

Guterres said in New York

Too many civilians died that day asking themselves in their hearts or out loud, where was the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)?"

the official said, referring to the military

But I think the ceasefire probably won't collapse also,

he said