Heavy Israeli bombardment reported hours after Hamas and Israel agreed ceasefire deal
Three-phase plan allows for much-needed humanitarian to be delivered to devastated territory
Supporters of hostages held in Gaza react to news of ceasefire negotiations in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: Reuters
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced yesterday, raising the possibility of a permanent end to fighting between the bitter enemies.
The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and it will allow hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to what remains of their homes.
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