Tears, cheers and celebrations greeted 90 Palestinian women and children released as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations,

Aid trucks drove through the rubble in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah on Wednesday as displaced Palestinians — many of them children — chased after the vehicles, trying to grab water bottles and aid boxes off the moving trucks.

Palestinians gather near trucks carrying aid in Rafah View of destruction in Rafah as displaced Gazans continue going back home on the fourth day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Watch more on Independent TV: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on