Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Authorities began preparing Sunday to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip following a new ceasefire deal, raising hopes that the devastating two-year war may be nearing an end.

Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), responsible for managing humanitarian aid, said the daily flow of aid trucks is expected to rise to about 600 per day under the agreement. Egypt announced it will send 400 aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday, all of which must undergo inspection by Israeli forces before entry.

Footage from the Rafah crossing showed dozens of trucks carrying medical supplies, food, fuel, tents, and blankets. These will be checked at the Kerem Shalom crossing before distribu...