Israel begins Gaza pullback as thousands head home | International

NUSEIRAT, Palestinian Territories, Oct 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Israeli forces declared a ceasefire and withdrew from some positions in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians began to trek home and the families of October 7 hostages awaited news. The Israeli army said that its troops had ceased fire at noon (0900 GMT) "in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages." Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli troops and armoured vehicles were pulling back from forward positions in both Gaza City and Khan Yunis, and displaced Palestinian civilians told AFP they hoped to return home. Thousands of civilians could be seen by AFP journalists walking along a raised route on Gaza's waterfront, as displaced Palestinians sought...