In Pictures: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal includes the release of dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also allows for a temporary halt in fighting, enabling humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and displaced Palestinians to return home. This ceasefire is a significant step towards peace, but its long-term success remains uncertain.

January 17, 2025 12:18 IST

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediated by Qatar, to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. (Photo: AP)

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The ceasefire, set to commence on Sunday, will last for 42 days, with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. (Photo: AP)

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The deal calls for Israeli forces to withdraw from several areas in Gaza, enabling hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return home. (Photo: AP)

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The ceasefire deal has been mediated by Qatar and the United States, with US President Joe Biden publicly supporting the agreement. (Photo: AP)

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Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. (Photo: AP)

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The ceasefire will allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are struggling to survive. (Photo: AP)

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Despite the breakthrough, Israeli airstrikes continued to bombard Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 72 Palestinians. (Photo: AP)

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Israelis who are against the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas protest and block a road in Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

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People stand by coffins lining a street and covered with Israeli flags that are meant to symbolize the price Israel will pay for agreeing to a ceasefire with Hamas in a demonstration against the deal staged by a group representing families of Israelis killed during the war in Gaza. (Photo: AP)