Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal - pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip - and so now dozens of hostages in Palestine are finally set to be released

Following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in celebration. The agreement seeks to end the ongoing 15-month conflict in the region.

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.