Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.

US Vice President JD Vance says that any decision regarding the stationing of forces on Israeli soil must have Jerusalem’s consent. Vance makes the statement at a press conference at the US-Israel coordination center for the ceasefire in Gaza, housed in Kiryat Gat.

Israel has reopened two crossings in Gaza, while the key Rafah crossing will stay closed to the movement of people until further notice.

The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies and its political future is uncertain.

The hard-won ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared threatened on Sunday as Israel accused the Palestinian Islamist group of attacking its troops in the Gaza Strip, before launching fresh strikes in response.

A little over a week has passed since the start of the US-proposed cease-fire aimed at ending two years of war. President Trump said the cease-fire remained in place and “we want to make sure it’s going to be very peaceful.