In return, Israel will release 30 to 50 Palestinian prisoners for each hostage, withdraw its military from population centres in Gaza, and allow 600 truckloads per day of humanitarian aid into the enclave. The thornier questions – including Israel’s total withdrawal from Gaza, post-war governance, and reconstruction – have been kicked to the second and third phases of the deal. For its part, the battered population in Gaza has greeted the deal with a sense of relief but also distrust. For more, read: With a ceasefire in Gaza, hope comes with the sting of doubt. In a show of support for the new leadership, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on 17 January.