As we've just reported, Israeli troops have begun withdrawing from certain parts of the Gaza Strip.

Residents have told our Gaza correspondent that troops have pulled back from the north-western outskirts of Gaza City and retreated eastwards.

Israeli media has also reported that the IDF has begun to pull back in parts of the territory.

A spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office has said troops will withdraw to a point where it has 53% control of Gaza - Trump also posted saying troops will withdraw "to an agreed upon line".

Last week, the White House released a map with a yellow line marking initial withdrawal positions for Israeli forces. They said at the time this would be the first of three stages of the withdrawal.

You can see that map below - and there's more on this in our previous post.

We can bring you the latest now on what we're hearing about the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of Gaza.

In the last hour, an IDF radio reporter has written on X that the military estimates troops will be at the positions set out in the agreement by noon local time (10:00 BST).

The implication is that once the troops are in those positions, Hamas will have 72 hours to return the hostages, reporter Doron Kadosh adds.

BBC's Gaza Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf earlier said that troops had started to pull back from the north-western outskirts of Gaza City.

Meanwhile, the AFP news agency, citing a senior official within Gaza's civil defence agency, has reported that military vehicles have also pulled back from parts of Khan Younis.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says that discussions are under way about restarting health services and getting aid into the Gaza Strip now a ceasefire has been agreed.

"We desperately need the complete end to all of the fighting alongside the release of hostages," she tells BBC Breakfast. The UK will also be involved in talks with countries including Jordan and Egypt about how to raise funds to invest in rebuilding Gaza, she adds.

Cooper adds that the UK has been involved in supporting US efforts to end the war in Gaza for months and will continue to have an active role.

However, she rules out sending UK troops to take part in efforts to monitor the implementation of the first stage of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan on the ground.

• A reminder, the US is moving up to 200 troops already based in the Middle East to Israel to co-ordinate a multinational force which will monitor the ceasefire, US officials said.

We are waiting to hear more about the current status of the ceasefire deal after it was approved by the Israeli government last night.

In Gaza, people are waiting to learn when they might be able to return to what is left of their homes following displacement. We are also seeing images of Israeli troops as they begin their partial withdrawal.

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The war was due to "immediately" end once the Israeli government gave its approval last night.

As we've been reporting, eyewitnesses have told the BBC of air strikes and artillery fire in Khan Younis this morning, with gunfire also reported around the Netzarim corridor further north.

This morning, we have seen multiple large plumes of smoke rising above areas across the region.

Alice Cuddy
Reporting from Tel Aviv

I’ve been speaking to people around Hostages Square in Tel Aviv about their reactions to the Gaza ceasefire deal after the Israeli government approval overnight.

Hundreds of people are praying here this morning. On the sidelines, I’ve just met 71-year-old Rafi Rabinovitz, who says he is still in disbelief that a deal has been reached.

“It’s come to a point that I thought it would never come to - I didn’t see any solution,” he says. “Trump is a major reason for the success - I hope it is a success, right now it is only promises.”

He says he is hoping it leads to “a long period of peace” and a “new Middle East”.

Standing nearby at the square - which has been the site of rallies calling for the return of the hostages over the past two years - Limor Lerman holds signs with photos of two of the hostages.

“I’ve never seen this place like this before - all these people have come to pray. Yesterday, people came and started dancing. There has been a very tight atmosphere that’s bursting - they’re coming home,” she says.

We've been looking closely at the plans for the ceasefire deal. Here's a breakdown of how things are supposed to play out:

• The war was due to "immediately end" after the Israeli government agreed to the deal, which they did just before midnight BST time
• All military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardments, are to be immediately suspended
• The IDF is to withdraw to the agreed lines within 24 hours of Israeli government approval. They are not to return to the areas from which they've left - here's a look at where those lines are

• Humanitarian aid is immediately given full entry into Gaza

As our correspondent wrote a little earlier, the Israeli military has begun its partial withdrawal. But as we've been reporting, there have been Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Friday morning.

As we wait to learn more about the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counter terrorism says "a lot can go wrong with this plan".

Ben Saul tells BBC News that while people are relieved that the "killing should stop" and hostages will be released, it's a "very complex plan with lots of moving parts".

The good will of Hamas and Israel as well as the credibility of the US are pivotal to its success, Saul says but he points out there's "so much" in the 20-point plan that remains "vague". In the longer term we could see a resumption of the conflict, he warns.

The UN Security Council hasn't endorsed the plan, Saul adds, as he notes that the lack of a timeline for transfer of authority and no plans on accountability over international crimes remain key issues.

Rushdi Abualouf
Gaza correspondent, reporting from Istanbul

The mood in Gaza has quickly changed from celebration to unease, as Israeli forces begin a partial withdrawal from parts of the territory following the announcement of a ceasefire and prisoners-hostages exchange deal with Hamas.

Residents tell the BBC that Israeli troops have pulled back from the north-western outskirts of Gaza City and retreated eastward to the so-called “yellow line,” in line with the agreed withdrawal map.

But armoured vehicles and tanks remain stationed in several areas that were expected to be evacuated under the first phase of the plan, including parts of Khan Younis in southern Gaza and along the coastal road.

• As a reminder, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops are expected to withdraw to a line that will leave Israel in control of about 53% of the Strip within 24 hours of the Israeli cabinet approving the deal

Locals say tanks near the coast fired shells early Friday to stop hundreds of displaced people from using the Rashid Street to return to their homes in the north.

“Looters tried to ransack my barbershop. My neighbour who stayed in Gaza told me what happened. I left early hoping to save my only source of income, but I couldn’t - soldiers opened fire at us,” says Mohammed Imad al-Din, who fled with his family to southern Gaza four weeks ago.

Despite the ceasefire announcement, explosions and artillery fire could still be heard in parts of northern and southern Gaza. Many residents say they are confused about when the truce will formally take effect and when it will be safe to return home.

The partial withdrawal marks the first visible step toward implementing the deal brokered by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United States under President Donald Trump’s plan, which includes a phased Israeli pull out, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and expanded humanitarian aid deliveries.

Suha Shaath is a pharmacist currently living in a tent in al-Mawasi near Khan Younis.

She spoke with BBC Radio 4's Today programme earlier this morning, explaining that air strikes have continued "in many places" in Gaza since the ceasefire was announced.

Describing the conditions she lives in, she explains they rely on carbohydrates and canned food - with no meat, eggs or fish. Everything is "very expensive" compared with before the war, she adds.

"The only advantage of this agreement is [it] stops the killing," she says as she underlines the need for time to recover.

The Hamas-run Palestine Civil Defence is urging Gazans to avoid areas where Israeli troops have been present.

In a post on Telegram, its spokesperson says people should particularly avoid the border areas of Gaza City until the official announcement that Israel has withdrawn.

"Violating this warning endangers your lives," the statement adds.

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As our correspondent in Jerusalem has just reported, the ceasefire was supposed to start as soon as the Israeli cabinet approved it - which happened late last night.

Israeli strikes continued on Gaza in the lead up to the government's vote, but we're now seeing multiple reports of further strikes this morning.

As we've mentioned, eyewitnesses tell the BBC there's been air strikes and artillery fire in Khan Younis this morning, with gunfire also reported around the Netzarim corridor further north.

Correspondents for the Palestinian news agency Wafa are also reporting further bombings in Khan Younis in the early hours of today.

Further strikes were also reported in Gaza City, where witnesses tell CNN of shelling in the areas of al-Sabra and Tal al-Hawa. Footage from Reuters captured a flash of light followed by an explosion at approximately 05:55 local time (03:55 BST).

The BBC has approached the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment, who say they're looking into the reports.

Image source, Reuters

Hugo Bachega
Middle East correspondent, reporting from Jerusalem

The deal says the ceasefire will start immediately after its approval by the Israeli government, giving the military 24 hours to complete its withdrawal from parts of Gaza.

Once that happens, there is a 72-hour window for the hostages to be freed. Twenty of them are believed to remain alive.

In return, hundreds of Palestinians will be freed from Israeli jails.

Ahead of the vote, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been accused of prolonging the conflict for political purposes, thanked President Trump for helping negotiate the deal.

Hamas’s exiled Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, said he had received guarantees from the United States and mediators that the war was over.

In Gaza, Israeli attacks continued in the lead-up to the government’s vote. The Hamas-run civil defence authority said four people were killed in a strike on a building in Gaza City.

Tom Bennett
Reporting from Jerusalem

The ceasefire was meant to come into effect as soon as it was approved by the Israeli government last night.

But overnight, eyewitnesses have told the BBC of Israeli air strikes in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

People near the Netzarim corridor have also described hearing artillery shelling and gunfire.

We've reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment, who say they're looking into the reports.

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While we have a good idea of what should happen over the next few days, there is still much to be ironed out.

Here's what still needs to be negotiated in the later phases of the deal:

• Hamas wants a Palestinian state, and has previously said it would only demilitarise once that has been established
• The group has also said it wants to have some role in Gaza as part of "a unified Palestinian movement", but Trump's plan as it stands explicitly prohibits Hamas' involvement
• Netanyahu doesn't want the Palestinian Authority (PA) involved, and he appeared to push back on involvement of the PA in post-war Gaza as he stood next to Trump last week
• Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza is still unclear. After Israel pulls back to control 53% of Gaza, the White House plan marks out two further withdrawals to about 40%, then 15%. What happens beyond that will likely be up for negotiation

Last month, US President Donald Trump released a map showing how Israeli troops would gradually withdraw from Gaza under his peace plan.

While we wait for the IDF to leave, and for the ceasefire to take effect, our colleagues at BBC Verify look at what this could look like and how it could work.

Israel's government has approved a ceasefire and hostage release agreement following a cabinet vote in the early morning hours of Friday local time.

The agreement is just the first phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, and there's still a number of sticking points to work out.

Here's what's expected to happen in this first phase:

1. A ceasefire in Gaza is expected to take effect early on Saturday, 24 hours after the deal was approved by the Israeli government.

2. Israeli troops will withdraw to a line giving it control of 53% of the Gaza Strip, a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office said. This is the first of three withdrawal stages in Trump's plan.

3. The release of Israeli hostages - alive and dead - being held by Hamas will begin, followed by Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails as well as detainees from Gaza.

4. The US is moving up to 200 troops already based in the Middle East to Israel to co-ordinate a multinational force which will monitor the ceasefire, according to US officials.

Hugo Bachega
Middle East correspondent, reporting from Jerusalem

A ceasefire is due to come into force early on Saturday in Gaza, 24 hours after the deal was approved by the Israeli government.

Once that starts, the hostages should be released within 72 hours. Twenty of them are believed to remain alive. In return, hundreds of Palestinians will be freed from Israeli jails.

Ahead of the vote, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been accused of prolonging the conflict for political purposes, thanked US President Donald Trump for helping negotiate the deal.

Hamas’s exiled Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, said he had received guarantees from the United States and mediators that the war was over.

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the latest developments in the Gaza ceasefire deal, which was approved by the Israeli government a few hours ago.

"I very much welcome this breakthrough," he says, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

"We have called for some time for a ceasefire for the release of hostages to be granted... we also need to talk about the day after, which requires a two-state solution."

He also says US President Donald Trump "deserves congratulations for the leadership that the United States has shown".

Tom Bateman
US State Department correspondent

We have some more details now about the multinational force which will monitor the ceasefire.

The US is moving up to 200 troops already based in the Middle East to Israel to coordinate the operation, according to US officials.

The US military will establish what it’s calling a civil-military coordination centre in Israel, involving some 200 troops. Embedded in it will be forces from Arab and Muslim countries including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey who will observe the truce and report any violations.

US officials say that no American forces will enter Gaza. The taskforce is led by US Central Command based in the region and is intended to oversee the progress of the ceasefire agreement and also help coordinate humanitarian assistance.

Assuming the hostage and prisoner exchange is completed, the officials say the intention is then for a so-called International Stabilisation Force to be built, but this is yet to be agreed between the sides.