Key events
After the hostage swap, Israel is expected to begin pulling back from the Netzarim corridor — an east-west road dividing Gaza in two — and allowing displaced Palestinians in the south to return to their former homes in the north for the first time since the beginning of the war.
The war has killed over 47,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, who do not say how many were militants. They say women and children make up more than half the fatalities.
Palestinians will only be allowed to move north on foot, with vehicular traffic restricted until later in the ceasefire.
Four hostages are expected to be freed for 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 120 who are serving life sentences . They will likely be released into Gaza or sent abroad.
The four Israeli soldiers due to be exchanged are Karina Ariev, 20; Daniella Gilboa,…