The truce aims to halt Israeli strikes that have killed more than 46,800 Palestinians and laid waste to the enclave, plus see the gradual release of hostages held in captivity for 15 months.

Under the agreement, Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli jails − mostly from the West Bank − will also be freed. Israel's government formally approved the ceasefire deal late Friday in a cabinet vote.

A ceasefire in Gaza scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time Sunday was held up after Hamas delayed the release of three hostage names to be freed on day one. “The IDF continues to strike within the Gaza area as long as Hamas does not comply,