Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war.

According to the analysis, as much as 70% of buildings in North Gaza and 74% in Gaza City are likely damaged or destroyed. Satellite images show widespread rubble and the ruins of structures in the area.

The father of an Israeli soldier held by Hamas and Gaza residents celebrated the ceasefire deal to end the war and free the hostages.

It was not yet clear if the Israeli prime minister's statements merely reflected jockeying to keep his fractious coalition together or whether the cease-fire was at risk.

The final disputes holding up a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas have been resolved, Axios reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed U.S. official. Axios did not provide details. Israel said it had delayed holding a cabinet meeting on Thursday to ratify a ceasefire with Hamas,