The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian inmates were cheered after being released from the Ofer military prison located between Ramallah and Beitunia in the occupied West Bank. Their release was part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.

The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Monday it had begun “a multi-phase operation” to oversee the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel in the key exchange of the breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war.

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani expressed hope the truce would be "sustainable and the beginning of a radical solution to this problem."

Israel's cabinet has approved the first stage of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Hamas — a move aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza and freeing hostages on both sides.

Actor David Cunio, subject of the documentary 'A Letter to David,' is among 20 Israeli hostages released in the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire.

Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid continuing uncertainty about security in the territory if the group is disarmed.

President Donald Trump has left for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.