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Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza started at noon local time

Oct 10, 2025, 2:31 AM | Updated: 6:40 pm

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time, and that troops are withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines.

The announcement comes after Palestinians reported heavy shelling Friday morning in northern Gaza.

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Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza started at noon local time