Hamas released four female Israeli hostages on Saturday, in a second round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas which also saw around 200 Palestinian prisoners released from detention.

Israelis celebrated on Saturday the release of four Israeli soldiers held hostages in Gaza for the past 15 months, with scenes of jubilation in Tel Aviv where crowds gathered in a public square to watch the release broadcast live on screens.

After a faltering start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday. Fergal Keane has been reporting on the conflict from the outset and was on Israel's border with Gaza last weekend – here he reflects on the human cost of the war and what the future might hold.

Palestinians wait with their belongings in central Gaza hoping to return north, 25 January, 2025 Moment historic building crumbles to the ground amid Storm Eowyn's deadly winds. The building that dates back to the 1900s was left in ruin as strong winds from Storm Eowyn ravaged the old structure.

Israel is delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza following Hamas's violation of a ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday night The decision came after Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage for 477 days but failed to include a civilian hostage,

Israel on Saturday said that it will not allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza until civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud is released, a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted.