Agencies prepare to bring aid to starving people in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold

A ceasefire that appears to be holding is opening the way for a major aid surge to Gaza this weekend, with agencies preparing about 600 truckloads daily as UNICEF urges Israel to reopen all crossings and UNRWA says it can feed everyone for three months. Italy says the Rafah crossing will reopen Tuesday. With the UN resuming the lead and a controversial private scheme winding down, tens of thousands are returning to ruined homes. Tensions persist: an Israeli strike in Lebanon killed one. The deal also mandates hostage releases within 72 hours and large prisoner releases by Israel.

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