Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas names hostages set for release

Displaced Palestinians leave parts of Khan Younis as they go back to their homes in Rafah (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

The ceasefire in Gaza has officially begun following an almost three-hour delay, after Hamas named the hostages it plans to release on Sunday.

Israel had earlier said it was continuing to fight in Gaza until the names were handed over in accordance with the agreement, and at least eight people were killed in an air strike on the territory on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian officials.