Some Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has for two years waged a brutal and systematic war against Hamas, are returning home and beginning to reckon with the destruction caused by the conflict. The United Nations' World Food Programme said it is "scaling up its operations in Gaza" as the ceasefire has gone into effect.

President Trump will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and visit Egypt before returning for Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.

Israel and Hamas took steps toward ending the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, but hard work lies ahead.

President Donald Trump signed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as hostages and prisoners were freed with aid flowing into Gaza.

World leaders were also present at the peace summit, many offering praise to President Trump for his contribution to the cease-fire deal. “President Trump, this is your achievement. I thank you for your tireless efforts to deliver this moment,

Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday as hopes are rising for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.