Unrwa chief says Gaza ceasefire had a ‘good first day’

After more than 470 days of war, the people in Gaza can now hear the sounds of children at play rather than air strikes, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said.

"Our teams reported a good first day of the ceasefire," Philippe Lazzarini, head of Unrwa, said on X, stating that aid and some commercial supplies started flowing smoothly on Sunday.

“The ceasefire must continue to hold and all elements of the agreement must be implemented. It is a step in the right direction towards long-lasting peace and stability for all,” Lazzarini said.