The long-awaited ceasefire was agreed to on Wednesday and began Sunday morning after brief delay as Israel demanded a list of hostages to be released by Hamas.
The first phase of the ceasefire deal, aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza, will witness the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Pledging to bring home all hostages held in Palestinian territory, Netanyahu said, “We reserve the right to resume the war if necessary, with American support.”