The Israeli military has withdrawn from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor that bisects the enclave, Hamas said on Sunday, a move that was expected under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

The withdrawal is part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas in which the sides are supposed to negotiate an extension that would lead to more hostages being freed.

Israel's army said it would continue to "dismantle Hamas’ capabilities on all fronts”. Read more at straitstimes.com.