LIVE STREAM: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza officially takes effect

The long-anticipated ceasefire agreement between Hamas, Palestinian resistance factions, and the Israeli Occupation has officially come into effect, marking a significant step toward de-escalation in the region.

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The announcement came after the Israeli Occupation government approved the agreement in a vote where 24 ministers supported the deal while eight opposed it.

A key component of the ceasefire involves a prisoner exchange. The agreement outlines the release of captives held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by "Israeli" authorities.