What happens next in Gaza ceasefire plan after hostage release?

All living Israeli hostages have returned home and a ceasefire is in place. What happens next in Gaza?

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It came at the end of a day that saw Hamas hand over all 20 living hostages it was holding in Gaza in exchange for the release of almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli jails.

Hamas also handed over the bodies of four deceased hostages. Israel says the remains of 24 others remain in Gaza and must be returned without delay under the ceasefire agreement.

The first phase of Trump's plan saw the ceasefire come into effect at 12:00 (09:00 GMT) on 10 October and increased amounts of humanitarian aid enter the Strip.

Israeli troops also pulled back to a line that has left them in control of 53% of Gaza - the first of three stages of Israeli withdrawal, according to the Trump plan.