The Israeli government and Hamas were still working on logistics. The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious hope by Israelis and Palestinians after 15 months of war.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal in Gaza, pausing 15 months of fighting that has killed thousands of people and destroyed much of the territory. The three phase agreements will take effect on Sunday and will initially see the release of 33 hostages held in Gaza and Israel's withdrawal from populated areas in the strip,

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on almost entirely the same terms as a proposal that fell apart in the summer.