Palestinians have expressed their shock at the devastation wrought on Gaza by 15 months of war on the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.Displaced Gazan Mohamed Gomaa, who lost his brother and nephew in the conflict,

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday, seemingly starting a six-week pause in 15 months of fighting in Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants, including three young women freed in the first hours of the truce.

The first three hostages released from Gaza arrived in Israel on Sunday for tearful reunions with families, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war.