Celebrations erupt in Gaza, Israel on news of deal to end two-year war
Summary
Palestinians and Israeli families celebrated a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year war in Gaza and return all Israeli hostages. The pact brings hope for peace amid ongoing displacement and destruction in Gaza.
Key Points
- Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and a deal to return all Israeli hostages, ending a two-year war in Gaza.
- Celebrations erupted in Gaza and among Israeli hostage families upon hearing the news.
- Over 67,000 people have been killed and much of Gaza flattened since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
- The agreement marks the first phase of a 20-point framework aimed at peace, brokered through indirect talks in Egypt.
