Israeli media, carrying live footage from Qatar-based Al Jazeera, is showing the first images of the first three hostages to be released. They are seen walking between vehicles as their convoy moves through Gaza City.

By The Associated Press A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release. The

The first three Israeli hostages were transferred to the Red Cross on Sunday, marking the start of the long-awaited Gaza truce, according to a Hamas official and the Israeli military. The hostages, all women, were handed over in Gaza City before being sent back to Israel.