Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas releases list of hostages to be freed

 The truce had been expected to start at 8:30 a.m. (1.30 a.m. ET) but Israel waited until Hamas had handed over the list of hostages due to be released Sunday. CNN reported.

During the delay, Israel continued to strike the enclave, with at least 13 Palestinians killed and 30 others wounded, according to officials.

 Three Israeli hostages are expected to be released on Sunday. The exact time is unclear, but the Israeli government has indicated it will be after 4 p.m. (9 a.m. ET). A total of 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released during the first phase of the ceasefire, which lasts for six weeks.

 Displaced Gazans are starting to return to their homes, while aid trucks lined up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing ahead of the deal going into effect.