Citizens gather in Umayyad Square to celebrate after the announcement of an cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Damascus, Syria on January 16, 2025
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Israel's cabinet set to meet to approve ceasefire deal

The hostage and ceasefire deal, which comes into force on Sunday, has raised hopes of an end to 15 months of war.
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