A 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held overnight - paving the way for talks aimed at securing a lasting end to the month-long conflict.
The truce, which was agreed during negotiations between both sides in Cairo, began at midnight (10pm UK time).
Israel pledged to return to Cairo on Monday if the ceasefire was observed.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hopes the break will provide a "chance to agree on a durable ceasefire for the benefit of all civilian populations".
Israel and Hamas exhanged fire up to the deadline Since the last truce broke on Friday, warplanes have reportedly hit more than 170 targets in Gaza, killing at least 19 Palestinians.
Meanwhile, militants fired at least 136 rockets at Israel. Some 93 hit, according to the army.
The death toll since Israel launched its military campaign on July 8 topped 2,000 on Sunday - 1,939 Palestinians and 67 on the Israeli side.
The break in fire will allow Gazans to stock up on supplies and recover the dead buried beneath rubble.
Gazans inspect the damage after Israel's weekend bombardment Preliminary reports say rebuilding Gaza will cost up to £4.8bn, according to the UN.
More than 10,000 homes have been destroyed and the livelihoods of 300,000 people ruined.
Almost a third of the population - 500,000 people - are displaced within Gaza.
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said for the ceasefire to hold, Israel must end its blockade of the Gaza Strip and reopen the seaport.
10,000 homes have been destroyed since July 8 Israel's campaign has been aimed at destroying Hamas' infrastructure, including its network of tunnels.
Away from Gaza, an 11-year-old Palestinian boy was apparently shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank.
Mohammed Khalil al Anati was killed in Al Fawwar refugee camp, southwest of the city of Hebron, a medical official said.
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