India, Oct. 9 -- The Gaza civil defence agency reported Thursday that several strikes hit the territory following the announcement of a ceasefire plan agreed upon by Hamas and Israel.

"Since the announcement last night of an agreement on a proposed ceasefire framework in Gaza, several explosions have been reported, particularly in areas of northern Gaza," said Mohammed Al-Mughayyir, an official with the agency, citing "a series of intense airstrikes" on Gaza City, reported AFP.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his plan to end the war in Gaza. "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan," Trump said on Trut...