Supporters of Israeli hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, react to news on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, during a protest to demand a deal to bring every hostage home, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 15, 2025.
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, sources tell BBC

An agreement to end 15 months of fighting has been reached, with Qatari mediators to give a statement shortly.
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