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

The ceasefire will begin on Sunday 19 January and will end 15 months of fighting, the US and Qatar confirm.
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