Emotional scenes and celebrations were seen in Beitunia in the early hours of Monday as freed Palestinians were reunited with relatives following their release from Ofer prison as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are deploying additional troops and increasing security measures in the West Bank amid concerns that Hamas militants may attempt to exploit the Gaza ceasefire and escalate violence in the region.

At least six Palestinians were killed and several were injured on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a statement by the Palestinian health ministry said.

The displays of jubiliation in the Palestinian territory will cause fury among Israelis who view the ceasefire deal as a surrender to Hamas - and such scenes will be repeated if this fragile ceasefire holds.

The Israeli army said on Monday that Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda had been killed in the West Bank. Yehuda was taking part in operations in the northern West Bank town of Tamun, between Tubas and Nablus. The vehicle he was riding in was hit by a powerful improvised explosive device.

Video. Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.

The Palestinian government is prepared to manage Gaza and the West Bank, seeking EU and Egypt's collaboration for humanitarian aid and security.

Honestly, my feelings are indescribable,” Boshara Amro, 21, told NBC News after her sister Jeneen was released.

After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel.

Anyone have advice for someone whose brother was murdered by a terrorist who was supposed to sit in prison for the rest of his life and is now

Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can.