The first-stage ceasefire and hostage deal approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday is a "complete victory for terrorism," Itamar Ben-Gvir said.

The long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza came into effect Sunday morning, after a delay of nearly three hours from the expected time. BBC News reports that Gazans are beginning to return to their homes, after Hamas fulfilled the condition of ceasefire, namely releasing the names of the first three hostages to be freed.

Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that a newly brokered ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip won't begin if the Palestinian militant organization fails to provide a list of the names of three hostages due to be released on Sunday.