Ceasefire begins after Israel confirms receiving list of captives

The Gaza ceasefire began at 11.15am on Sunday, after Israel confirmed receiving the list of hostages, ending 471 days of war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has confirmed Hamas released the list. “In accordance with the outline for the release of the hostages, the Phase One ceasefire in Gaza will go into effect at 11.15,” it said. Israel received the list of captives who are supposed to be released by Hamas on Sunday as part of the ceasefire agreement, Mr Netanyahu’s office said. It said it has started notifying the families of the three women to be released.