Israeli troops have pulled back from parts of Gaza after Israel approved Donald Trump's ceasefire and hostage release plan.

It’s been two years since Hamas’ attack on October 7 led to Israel’s war in Gaza and life in the enclave has never been harder. With at least 67,173 people killed and another 169,780 injured,

U.S. troops have begun to arrive in Israel to set up a coordination center that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two officials told ABC News. No U.S. troops will enter Gaza, the officials said.

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has left large swathes of the Strip in ruins, including parts of Gaza City which was the focus of Israel’s offensive before the ceasefire.

President Donald Trump and leaders across the Middle East are celebrating the long-awaited diplomatic agreement aimed at putting a permanent end to the fighting in Gaza, but officials and analysts tell ABC News there is still a long road ahead when it comes to ensuring that peace will be lasting.

In the months since the 2023 Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, the Israel-Hamas conflict has taken centre stage on the streets of Montreal. Take a look at what has unfolded on the island, from protests to strikes to encampments.

A Toledo, Ohio, native and veteran is back home and was greeted with hugs and chants at the Detroit Metro Airport on Friday after he was released from an Israeli jail after taking part in the widely publicized Global Sumud Flotilla.