By MailOnline Reporter A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas halting the Gaza war appeared to be holding today, as the full extent of the devastation became clear as Palestinians were able to leave shelters and return to their homes. Hopes for an end to the bloodshed in the region were boosted after the two sides agreed to the Egyptian-brokered 72-hour truce, which went into effect at midnight local time on Sunday. In Cairo, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the ceasefire would allow humanitarian aid into battered Gaza neighborhoods and the reopening of indirect talks on a more lasting and comprehensive deal.
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds overnight, allowing Palestinians to leave shelters and return to their homes
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Israeli negotiators arrive in Cairo for talks on ending month-old Gaza war following Egyptian-brokered 72-hour truce
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Four wounded Palestinians flown into Ankara, following Turkey's promise to evacuate thousands from the Gaza Strip
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